what property allows carbon compounds to exist in a number of forms?

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what property allows carbon compounds to exist in a number of forms?

2006-08-31 13:52:20 · 3 answers · asked by emma 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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The fact that carbon has 4 valence electrons allows it to either add or give up electrons with equal ease. This alows it to bond with just about any other element in just about any configuration. Silicon, germanium, and other elements in the same family have similar properties.

2006-08-31 14:04:00 · answer #1 · answered by harque2001 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

the four valence electrons of carbons outer shell allow it to form various types of bonds and chains thus making it one of the most essential elements and creating a branch in chemistry called organic chemistry.

2006-08-31 15:13:01 · answer #2 · answered by cda_k9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Its electronegativity. It has four valence electrons.

2006-08-31 13:58:38 · answer #3 · answered by j_son_06 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋