Question

Explain why one atom of either element can form four covalent bonds

Answer 1

Answer:

Four covalent bonds are formed by an element in its compounds and that element is C.

For example, in methane, CH

4

, C forms four covalent C−H bonds.

Similarly, in carbon tetrachloride, CCl

4

, C forms four covalent C−Cl bonds.

All other elements given in the options form ionic bonds as they are either highly electropositive or highly electronegative elements.

Answer 2

Four covalent bonds are formed by an element in its compounds and that element is C.

For example, in methane, CH

4 , C forms four covalent C−H bonds.

Similarly, in carbon tetrachloride, CCl

4 , C forms four covalent C−Cl bonds.

All other elements given in the options form ionic bonds as they are either highly electropositive or highly electronegative elements.