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what is the significance of carbon having four valence electrons?


a. the outermost shell can form up to four covalent bonds

b. the outermost shell can only bond with hydrogen

c. the outermost shell is full, making it a stable

d. the outermost shell never fills, making it unstable

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TheDoctorOfStone

Answer:

Sorry for the late answer, but it should be A. Carbon's outermost shell can form up to 4 covalent bonds. It's one of the reasons why Carbon is considered an "essential element".

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