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?

Single Covalent Bond 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?

Covalent Bond Signup and view all the answers

What is the atomic number of carbon?

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

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

Define covalent bond.

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

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

F2, Cl2, H2 Signup and view all the answers

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

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The Carbon Bonding Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the electronic configuration of carbon?

Why can't carbon form an ionic bond easily?

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

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

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

What is the atomic number of carbon?

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

Define covalent bond.

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

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

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