Questions and Answers
What is the significance of molecule shape in relation to its function?
It is central to the molecule's function
How many electrons are generally required to fill the valence shell of an atom?
Equal to the atom's valence
What makes carbon covalently compatible with many different elements?
Its electron configuration
What type of bonds join the carbon atom to oxygen atoms in carbon dioxide (CO2)?
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Why is carbon dioxide considered important in the living world despite being classified as inorganic?
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How many valence electrons does a carbon atom have?
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What type of bonds does carbon usually form in organic molecules?
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In which shape do the bond angles of methane (CH4) arrange?
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How many directions can a molecule branch off from a carbon atom?
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How does the arrangement of hybrid orbitals affect bond angles in molecules with carbon single bonds?
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