Question

Q22. How is carbon able to attain noble gasconfiguration? Why is it difficult for carbon to
gain or lose electrons? (2)​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Carbon has four electrons in its valence shell. So, it can neither accept nor gain four-electron. One way to complete octet is by sharing of electrons. So, carbon forms a covalent bond to complete its octet.

Answer 2

Answer:

Carbon attains nobel gas configuration by forming covalent bonds.

Explanation:

It is difficult for carbon atom to

1. Gain Electron because it will become tough for its nucleus to hold 10 electrons { it will gain 6 electrons hence 4 electron ( earlier ) + 6 (gained) electron } and only 6 protons.

2. Lose electron because the shells of carbon are too close so it will require a lot of power to remove 4 of its electron.

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