Question

explain why carbon does not form ions​

Answer 1

Answer:

Covalent bonding is the sharing of electrons between atoms. ... For example: carbon does not form ionic bonds because it has 4 valence electrons, half of an octet. To form ionic bonds, Carbon molecules must either gain or lose 4 electrons.

Answer 2

• Carbon does not form ionic bonds because it has 4 valence electrons, half of an octet. To form ionic bonds, Carbon molecules must either gain or lose 4 electrons.

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