Question

Why carbon atoms do not form ionic bond? Discuss. (2 reasons)​

Answer 1

Answer:

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. ... In the end product, all four of these molecules have 8 valence electrons and satisfy the octet rule.

Answer 2

Answer:

carbon has valency 4. To attain Nobel gas configuration it need to gain or loose 4 electrons so that it would form ionic compound.

1. If it gain 4 electrons it would be difficult for nucleus to hold 6 protons on to 10 electrons.
2. if it lose 4 electrons it would require lot of energy to lose 4 electrons from nucleus holding 6 protons on to just 2 electrons.
3. Thus carbon doesn't form ionic compounds

Explanation:

Atoms which do not lose or gain electrons of their outermost orbit easily do not form ionic bonds. Example: carbon, silicon.