2007-01-16 15:49:21 · 5 answers · asked by Patti T 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Four
2007-01-16 15:57:39 · answer #1 · answered by -Eugenious- 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since a normal C atom (not an ion) has 4 valence electrons, it can have up to 4 covalent bonds
2007-01-16 16:18:33 · answer #2 · answered by Jeff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hydrogen- single bonds purely _ purely one electron in valence shell oxygen_ double bonds and much less often single bonds ( peroxides) 2 unpaired electrons in valence shell fluorine_ single bonds purely _ purely one unpaired electron in valence shell carbon_ oftentimes types single, double and triple bonds with different carbon atoms. it has 4 electrons in its valence shell
2016-10-31 08:09:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each one of its valence electrons can form a bond. since there is only four electrons in its outer shell. it needs to form FOUR more bonds in order to have a complete shell.
2007-01-20 11:37:47 · answer #4 · answered by wesnaw1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Four.
You might want to consider cracking a textbook. This is pretty basic.
2007-01-16 15:56:42 · answer #5 · answered by Shanny 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋