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An atom can make a number of covalent bonds equal to the number of electrons it needs to fill its outer shell

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A hydrogen atom will typically form two covalent bonds because hydrogen has two electrons to share in a bond.

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How many single covalent bonds can a carbon atom form?

A carbon atom can form 4 single covalent bonds


What bonds can a carbon atom make?

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An atom with one electron in its outer orbit would form which type of bond?

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Is carbon likely to make covalent bonds or ionic bonds?

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