Question

Why does carbon form compounds mainly by covalent bonding?​

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

Catenation

Explanation:

It is the ability of carbon to form bonds with other carbon atoms