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What do the low melting and boiling points of carbon compounds, as compared to ionic compounds, suggest about the forces of attraction between the molecules?
What do the low melting and boiling points of carbon compounds, as compared to ionic compounds, suggest about the forces of attraction between the molecules?
- The forces of attraction between the molecules are very weak. (correct)
- The forces of attraction between the molecules are strong.
- The forces of attraction between the molecules are covalent in nature.
- The forces of attraction between the molecules are electrostatic in nature.
Based on the information provided, why are most carbon compounds poor conductors of electricity?
Based on the information provided, why are most carbon compounds poor conductors of electricity?
- They have high boiling points.
- They have strong metallic bonds.
- They do not form ions in their bonding. (correct)
- They have no valence electrons available for conduction.
How is the reactivity of elements explained based on their tendency to attain a completely filled outer shell?
How is the reactivity of elements explained based on their tendency to attain a completely filled outer shell?
- By sharing electrons with adjacent elements.
- By increasing the number of shells.
- By forming ionic bonds with other elements.
- By gaining or losing electrons from the outermost shell. (correct)
What determines the combining capacity of elements, as learned in Class IX?
What determines the combining capacity of elements, as learned in Class IX?
Why do elements forming ionic compounds either gain or lose electrons from the outermost shell?
Why do elements forming ionic compounds either gain or lose electrons from the outermost shell?
What problem does carbon face due to its need to gain or lose four electrons?
What problem does carbon face due to its need to gain or lose four electrons?
Why is forming C⁴⁺ cation not a feasible option for carbon?
Why is forming C⁴⁺ cation not a feasible option for carbon?
How does carbon overcome the challenge of gaining or losing electrons?
How does carbon overcome the challenge of gaining or losing electrons?
Which process leads to the formation of molecules between elements like carbon and hydrogen?
Which process leads to the formation of molecules between elements like carbon and hydrogen?
What is the purpose of sharing electrons between two hydrogen atoms to form H₂?
What is the purpose of sharing electrons between two hydrogen atoms to form H₂?
