The Carbon Bonding Quiz
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What is the electronic configuration of carbon?

  • 2, 8
  • 2, 2, 2
  • 2, 6
  • 2, 4 (correct)

    • Why can't carbon form an ionic bond easily?

  • It would require a large amount of energy to remove four electrons (correct)
  • It cannot gain four electrons forming C4- cation
  • It has a small atomic number
  • It has a large number of protons

    • How many electrons does carbon need to achieve an inert gas electronic configuration?

  • 8
  • 6
  • 4 (correct)
  • 2

    • Which type of covalent bond involves the sharing of a single pair of electrons between two atoms in a molecule?

    <p>Single Covalent Bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond is formed by the mutual sharing of electron pairs between two atoms in a molecule?

    <p>Covalent Bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the atomic number of carbon?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does carbon overcome the problem of achieving inert gas electronic configuration through sharing of electrons?

    <p>It is difficult for carbon to form an ionic bond or gain/lose electrons due to its atomic structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define covalent bond.

    <p>A bond formed by the mutual sharing of electron pairs between two atoms in a molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give an example of a molecule with a single covalent bond.

    <p>F2, Cl2, H2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many electrons does carbon need to achieve inert gas electronic configuration?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

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