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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how does a carbon atom complete its octet?

OpenStudy (ookawaiioo):

It needs 4 bonds or 8 electrons in its valance shell (outer shell)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

By sharing electrons with other non-metal atoms.

OpenStudy (aaronq):

Or by ionizing metals and forming carbanions.

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