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How many covalent bonds can a carbon atom form with four hydrogen atoms?
How many covalent bonds can a carbon atom form with four hydrogen atoms?
- Three
- Two
- Four
- One (correct)
Why does a carbon atom always form four covalent bonds?
Why does a carbon atom always form four covalent bonds?
- It has six valence electrons
- It has two valence electrons
- It has eight valence electrons
- It has four valence electrons (correct)
If a carbon atom forms five covalent bonds, what does this indicate?
If a carbon atom forms five covalent bonds, what does this indicate?
- It becomes a different element
- It is incorrect as carbon can only form four covalent bonds (correct)
- It is more stable than usual
- It will have fewer valence electrons than normal
What happens if a carbon atom forms three covalent bonds?
What happens if a carbon atom forms three covalent bonds?
If a carbon atom forms only two covalent bonds, what effect does this have on its reactivity?
If a carbon atom forms only two covalent bonds, what effect does this have on its reactivity?
What is one reason that carbon can form many different compounds?
What is one reason that carbon can form many different compounds?
In a carbon-hydrogen or a carbon-carbon bond, where is the electron pair shared?
In a carbon-hydrogen or a carbon-carbon bond, where is the electron pair shared?
Which type of bond involves nuclei sharing the electron pair almost equally?
Which type of bond involves nuclei sharing the electron pair almost equally?
What type of bond does ethane contain?
What type of bond does ethane contain?
According to the general rule “like dissolves like,” what type of compounds will not form a solution?
According to the general rule “like dissolves like,” what type of compounds will not form a solution?
Why is it mentioned that carbon can form many different compounds?
Why is it mentioned that carbon can form many different compounds?
Which type of compounds is mentioned as an example that will not form a solution?
Which type of compounds is mentioned as an example that will not form a solution?
What is the guiding principle behind the statement 'like dissolves like'?
What is the guiding principle behind the statement 'like dissolves like'?
Why do nonpolar compounds and polar compounds not form a solution according to the general rule?
Why do nonpolar compounds and polar compounds not form a solution according to the general rule?
Which type of compounds exhibit a stronger tendency to form solutions based on the 'like dissolves like' concept?
Which type of compounds exhibit a stronger tendency to form solutions based on the 'like dissolves like' concept?
What is the recommended approach for numbering carbon atoms in a parent carbon chain?
What is the recommended approach for numbering carbon atoms in a parent carbon chain?
Why is it important to number carbon atoms in a parent carbon chain?
Why is it important to number carbon atoms in a parent carbon chain?
If a compound has multiple alkyl groups, how should carbon atoms be numbered?
If a compound has multiple alkyl groups, how should carbon atoms be numbered?
In which situation would it be acceptable to randomly assign numbers to carbon atoms in a chain?
In which situation would it be acceptable to randomly assign numbers to carbon atoms in a chain?
What would be the consequence of starting numbering from the end farthest from any functional group?
What would be the consequence of starting numbering from the end farthest from any functional group?
What is the name of the parent alkane in the provided text?
What is the name of the parent alkane in the provided text?
How many carbon atoms are in the alkyl group mentioned in the text?
How many carbon atoms are in the alkyl group mentioned in the text?
Which compound is referred to as '2-methylpentane'?
Which compound is referred to as '2-methylpentane'?
In the text, how many hydrogen atoms are present in the alkyl group of methylpentane?
In the text, how many hydrogen atoms are present in the alkyl group of methylpentane?
Which compound has the longest carbon chain among the options given?
Which compound has the longest carbon chain among the options given?
