4.2 forming bonds with carbon Flashcards
1
Q
4 valence electrons-having a structure like an intersection:
A
tetra valence
2
Q
what makes large complex molecules possible with carbon
A
tertravalence
3
Q
shape of a molecule of carbons and 4 single bonds
A
tetrahedron

4
Q
shape of ethane (C2H6)
A
double tetrahedron

5
Q
shape of:
carbon attached by double bond
A
flat - all the atoms attached are also in the same plane