7. Review Why do carbon atoms form four covalent bonds?

Ema asked Apr 23, 2023

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Ema asked Apr 23, 2023

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Answer:

four single covalent bonds

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cuz a carbon atom initially has four unpaired electrons in its outermost shell....sharing adds four more....making four bonds

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