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What is the electronic configuration of carbon?
K-2 L-4
How many electrons does a neutral carbon atom need to gain or lose to achieve inert gas electron configuration?
4 electrons
Why is it not possible for a carbon atom to lose 4 electrons to achieve inert gas electron configuration?
Outermost electrons are strongly held by the nucleus
Why is it not possible for a carbon atom to gain 4 electrons to achieve inert gas electron configuration?
Energy considerations
How do carbon atoms achieve the inert gas structure of 8 electrons in their outermost shell?
By sharing electrons
Quiz: "Carbon Electron Configuration and Valence Electrons" Test your knowledge of carbon's electronic configuration and valence electrons with this quiz. Explore the atomic structure of carbon and its outermost shell, and see if you can determine the number of electrons it needs to achieve inert gas electron configuration.
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