Which explains why carbon (C) is such a versatile element?

A) It can form four covalent bonds.

B) It can form only ionic bonds.

C) It can form both ionic and covalent bonds.

D) It can form three ionic bonds.

Question

Which explains why carbon (C) is such a versatile element?


		
A) It can form four covalent bonds.
		
B) It can form only ionic bonds.
		
C) It can form both ionic and covalent bonds.
		
D) It can form three ionic bonds.

anonymous · Answer

A

anonymous · Answer

A - it can form 4 covalent bonds

fellowroot · Answer

Its also the elements which life is based off of and most likely all life in the universe.

anonymous · Answer

A - It can form 4 covalent bonds

due to covalent bonding, it can form 4 bonds with itself as well as other atoms. this helps in the property of catenation.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks!