Carbon compounds

Question 1

Why can carbon atoms form rings and very long chains, which can be branched?

Answer 1

Carbon has four electrons in its outer shell so it can form four covalent bonds. These carbon - carbon bonds that form are strong and nonpolar

Question 2

What type of bonds form the skeleton of most organic compounds?

Answer 2

The carbon - hydrogen bond forms hydrocarbon chains which form the skeleton of most organic compounds

Question 3

What are the different ways carbon compounds form four covalent bonds?

Answer 3

1) By forming for single bonds

2) By forming one single bond and one triple bond

3) By forming two single bonds and one double bond