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What is the electronic configuration of carbon?
What is the electronic configuration of carbon?
- K-3 L-3
- K-1 L-5
- K-4 L-2
- K-2 L-4 (correct)
How many electrons does a neutral carbon atom need to gain or lose to achieve inert gas electron configuration?
How many electrons does a neutral carbon atom need to gain or lose to achieve inert gas electron configuration?
- 8 electrons
- 2 electrons
- 4 electrons (correct)
- 6 electrons
Why is it not possible for a carbon atom to lose 4 electrons to achieve inert gas electron configuration?
Why is it not possible for a carbon atom to lose 4 electrons to achieve inert gas electron configuration?
- Carbon's outermost shell cannot accommodate 4 more electrons
- Outermost electrons are strongly held by the nucleus (correct)
- Carbon's atomic number is too low
- Carbon lacks the necessary energy
Why is it not possible for a carbon atom to gain 4 electrons to achieve inert gas electron configuration?
Why is it not possible for a carbon atom to gain 4 electrons to achieve inert gas electron configuration?
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How do carbon atoms achieve the inert gas structure of 8 electrons in their outermost shell?
How do carbon atoms achieve the inert gas structure of 8 electrons in their outermost shell?
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