Question

Evaluate the carbon dioxide molecule. Explain how to determine if double or triple bonds exist in the molecule. Use details to support your

answer

Answer 1

Double Bonds

Step-by-step explanation:

CO2 has two double bonds going from carbon to the oxygen atoms. Each oxygen atom needs to bond twice and the carbon atom needs to bond four times. Carbon has four valence electrons, and oxygen has six. Carbon shares two of its valence electrons with each of the two oxygen atoms, forming two double bonds.