if a carbon atom has 6 electrons (2 in the first energy shell and 4 in the 2nd energy shell), how many bonds can it form

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Jessie Garner

24 August, 23:05

if a carbon atom has 6 electrons (2 in the first energy shell and 4 in the 2nd energy shell), how many bonds can it form

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Vaughn Sherman · Answer 1

4 bonds

Explanation:

Carbon is a unique element that completes its octet by forming four hydrogen bonds.

- All four hydrogen bonds = Methane

- 2 covalent, hydrogen bonds = Ethene

- 3 covalent, 1 hydrogen = Ethyne