Question

carbon atoms are capable of forming an unlimited number of compounds ( give scientific reason)​

Answer 1

Answer:

because their valency is 4 so they can combine with 4atoms at once

and they also show the properties

1. catenation
2. & tetravalency

Answer 2

Answer:

Carbon atoms are capable of forming an unlimited number of compounds because of two specific properties of carbon.

1. Catenation Property
2. Tetravalency

Explanation:

Catenation Property:

The property of carbon to form compounds with other carbon atoms (self-bonding) forming long, ringed or branched chains is known as catenation.

Through this catenation property, carbon is able to form innumerable compounds with different properties.

Tetravalency:

Carbon has a valency of 4. This property of carbon having a valency 4 is known as tetravalency where tetra stands for 'four'.

Through this property, carbon can neither lose 4 electrons neither gain 4.

So, in order to become stable, carbon has to share electrons forming innumerable covalent compounds.

Hope you got that.

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