Question

what is characteristics of carbon atom ​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. carbon is a nonmetal
2. it forms covalent bonds with other atoms
3. it has atomic number 6
4. it has atomic mass of 12
5. it has the properties of catenation and tetravalency

Answer 2

Answer:

yes

Explanation:

Catenation : the property of carbon that allows it to form bonds with other atoms of carbon. These compounds may have long chains of carbon , branched chains of carbon or carbon atoms arranged in the form of ring.

Tetra valency : The property of carbon that makes it capable of bonding with four other atoms of carbon or atoms of other monovalent elements since it has a valency of four .