Carbon Dioxide, CO2 Flashcards
1
Q
How many outer electrons does an oxygen atom have?
A
6
2
Q
How many more electrons does oxygen need?
A
2 to complete their outer shell
3
Q
What do the TWO oxygen atoms do in carbon dioxide?
A
Share two pairs of electrons with a carbon atom
4
Q
What does this form?
A
Two double covalent bonds
5
Q
What does this look like?
A
O=C=O