Chemistry: Carbon and Its Compounds

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We are currently in the Concept Mapping and Reviewing chapter of Carbon and Its Compounds in this carbon and its compounds brochure.
Carbon is a non-metal that is essential in our daily life, appearing in various forms such as food, fuel, plastic, and paper.
The atomic number of carbon is 6, and it has an Electronic Configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p2 3s2 3p2.
Every element needs stability, requiring its own octet or a full set of electrons. For carbon to achieve this, it needs four electrons and forms bonds.
Carbon forms bonds called covalent bonds. In a covalent bond, carbon shares electrons with another carbon atom.
The process of forming covalent bonds between carbon atoms results in various complex structures, including Aynic bonds.
Aynic bonds are a type of bonding in which one carbon atom is bonded to three other carbon atoms, leaving one pair of electrons unshared.
This unshared pair of electrons results in the formation of multiple bonding structures, such as double and triple bonds.
Sodium and chlorine are present in our daily life, with sodium passing through our nails, and chlorine present in the water we drink.
To form an octet, sodium needs to lose one electron, forming a positive ion, while chlorine needs to gain one electron, forming a negative ion.
These ions then come together to form an ionic bond, resulting in the formation of common table salt (NaCl).

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Welcome to an exciting lecture on the most awaited chapter in chemistry, Carbon and Its Compounds! This session will cover every concept in this chapter with a focus on thorough understanding for the students.