Carbon and Its Compounds: Class 10 Science Notes
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How does carbon achieve stability in its outermost shell?

  • By losing four electrons to form a carbon cation
  • By forming ionic bonds with other elements
  • By gaining four electrons to form a carbon anion
  • By sharing its outer electrons with other atoms (correct)
  • What type of bond is formed in the hydrogen molecule (H2)?

  • Hydrogen bond
  • Ionic bond
  • Metallic bond
  • Covalent bond (correct)
  • How does the chlorine gas (Cl2) molecule achieve stability?

  • By losing electrons to form a cation
  • By gaining electrons to form an anion
  • By sharing electrons to form a covalent bond (correct)
  • By forming metallic bonds with other elements
  • What type of bond is formed in the oxygen molecule (O2)?

    <p>Covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the bond formed when two hydrogen atoms share their electrons to form a hydrogen molecule (H2)?

    <p>Covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process called when carbon shares its outer electrons with other atoms?

    <p>Covalent bonding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many electrons are shared between two chlorine atoms to form a chlorine gas (Cl2) molecule?

    <p>Two electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the sharing of outer electrons between carbon and other atoms to achieve stability?

    <p>Covalent bonding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chemical equation for the formation of a hydrogen molecule (H2) from two hydrogen atoms?

    <p>H + H → H2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does carbon achieve stability in its outermost shell?

    <p>By sharing its outer electrons with other atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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