Answer
four
Work Step by Step
Carbon has four electrons in its outermost valence shell. It completes its octet by sharing its valence electrons with other atoms. Therefore, it can form four covalent bonds by sharing valence electrons.
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (14th Edition)
by Starr, Cecie; Taggart, Ralph; Evers, Christine; Starr, Lisa
Published by
Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10:
1305073959
ISBN 13:
978-1-30507-395-1
Chapter 3 - Self-Quiz - Page 50: 2
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