What properties of carbon explain carbon’s ability to form different large and complex structures?

Kamta asked Feb 7, 2022

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The properties that allow this are the carbon's four valence electrons, and the fact that they can bond with other carbon atoms.

Penni answered Feb 13, 2022

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