4.2 forming bonds with carbon Flashcards

1
Q

4 valence electrons-having a structure like an intersection:

A

tetra valence

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2
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what makes large complex molecules possible with carbon

A

tertravalence

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3
Q

shape of a molecule of carbons and 4 single bonds

A

tetrahedron

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4
Q

shape of ethane (C2H6)

A

double tetrahedron

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5
Q

shape of:

carbon attached by double bond

A

flat - all the atoms attached are also in the same plane

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