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How many valence electrons does carbon have?
How many valence electrons does carbon have?
- 6
- 4 (correct)
- 2
- 8
What is the nature of bonding in carbon compounds based on their electrical conductivity?
What is the nature of bonding in carbon compounds based on their electrical conductivity?
- The bonding results in the formation of both cations and anions
- The bonding leads to the creation of only cations
- The bonding does not give rise to any ions (correct)
- The bonding leads to the creation of only anions
What is the distribution of electrons in various shells of carbon?
What is the distribution of electrons in various shells of carbon?
- 6 in the first shell
- 3 in the first shell and 3 in the second shell
- 4 in the first shell and 2 in the second shell
- 2 in the first shell and 4 in the second shell (correct)
What can be concluded about the forces of attraction between molecules in carbon compounds?
What can be concluded about the forces of attraction between molecules in carbon compounds?
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What is the reactivity of elements explained as?
What is the reactivity of elements explained as?
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