Question

Explain why carbon forms compounds mainly by covalent bonds. Explain in brief two main
reasons for carbon forming a large number of compounds. Why does carbon form strong bonds
with most other elements? (4 marks)

Answer 1

Answer:

Carbon has 4 electrons in its valence shell. ... Also, it cannot gain 4 electrons because the nucleus cannot hold on to the four extra electrons added. Therefore, to complete the octet, it shares 4 electrons with other atoms. That is why, carbon forms compounds mainly by covalent bonding

Catenation and tetravalency nature of carbon is the reason for the formation of a large number of compounds. The property of formation of bonds with other carbon atoms to form long chains of different compounds is called catenation.

Carbon forms strong bonds with most other elements because of its small size which enables the nucleus to hold on to the shared pairs of electrons strongly.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Carbon has 4 electrons in its outermost shell and requires 4 more electrons to attain a noble gas electronic configuration. ... So, carbon achieves a noble gas electronic configuration only by sharing its 4 valence electrons with other elements. Thus, it forms compounds mainly by covalent bonds.

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