Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (14th Edition)

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1305073959
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-395-1

Chapter 3 - Self-Quiz - Page 50: 2

Answer

four

Work Step by Step

Carbon has four electrons in its outermost valence shell. It completes its octet by sharing its valence electrons with other atoms. Therefore, it can form four covalent bonds by sharing valence electrons.
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