Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 2, The Chemistry of Life - 2.3 - Carbon Compounds - Analyzing Data - Page 48: 2

Answer

Carbon is a versatile element that can form covalent bonds with many other different elements because of its four valence electrons. Additionally, carbon atoms can covalently bond to one another, creating carbon backbones that can become quite lengthy. Also, bonds between carbon atoms can be single, double, or even triple covalent bonds. Carbon atoms can even link together to form rings.

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Carbon is a versatile element that can form covalent bonds with many other different elements because of its four valence electrons. Additionally, carbon atoms can covalently bond to one another, creating carbon backbones that can become quite lengthy. Also, bonds between carbon atoms can be single, double, or even triple covalent bonds. Carbon atoms can even link together to form rings.
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