A carbon atom can bond to four other atoms because it has
a.

four different cations.

c.

two inner energy levels.
b.

four valence electrons.

d.

no protons in its nucleus.

Question

A carbon atom can bond to four other atoms because it has
a.
	
four different cations.
	
c.
	
two inner energy levels.
b.
	
four valence electrons.
	
d.
	
no protons in its nucleus.

anonymous · Answer

4 valence electrons indicates the need of 4 more electrons in order to achieve stable state that is formation if octet n it is only possible if carbon forms 4 covalent bond