Question

carbon has the unique ability to form bonds with other atoms of carbon what is the meaning of atoms of carbon here​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Atom is the smallest particle of a matter which is further divided into subatomic particles. This property of carbon to form bonds is called catenation.

Since carbon has four electrons in its outermost shell, they form covalent bonds with other elements by mutual sharing of electrons.

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Answer 2

The power of carbon to form bonds with other carbon atoms is known as catenation power.

Here carbon atoms is 'C' for carbon

Eg

Methane - CH4

Ethane - C2H6

Here an atom of carbon is added

Carbon atom can form many such molecules.