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Carbon and silicon are two elements that share four electrons while bonding. Occasionally, in compounds like sulfur tetraoxide, elements other than in group 14 also share exactly four electrons.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoCarbon atom generally shares 4 electrons in its covalent compounds.
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∙ 9y agoMetallic bonds are formed between metal atoms which feature a 'pool of electrons'. Metals form ionic bonds with strong non metals. Non metals form covalent bonds with other non metals.
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∙ 9y agoFour electrons are shared in a?
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How many electrons does carbon atoms share?
This question seems a bit unclear. Perhaps it meant something like: "how many electrons can be shared with carbon atoms?" Anyway, a carbon atom can share 4 electrons with other atoms, including other carbon atoms.
In a double bond two atoms share a total of how many electrons?
In a double covalent bond, each atom provides two electrons; a total of four electrons in the bond.
Why would two oxygen atoms want to form a double covalent bond?
A lone oxygen atom has 6 electrons in its outer shell which is not very stable, whereas as full octet (8 outer shell electrons) is stable. In order to achieve this two oxygen atoms will share 4 electrons, each contributing 2 electrons. Since these electrons exist within the orbitals of both atoms, to oxygen atoms essentially achieve a full octet.
How many electrons make up a double covalent bond?
4
Why carbon atoms cannot form ionic bonds in its compounds?
carbon atoms cannot form ionic bonds because it can neither gain or loose electrons as it has 4 electrons in its valence shell.so it share its electrons which forms covalent bond.
How many other pairs of atoms can carbon share its electrons with?
a carbon atom can share electrons with up to four other atoms.
How many electrons does carbon atoms share?
This question seems a bit unclear. Perhaps it meant something like: "how many electrons can be shared with carbon atoms?" Anyway, a carbon atom can share 4 electrons with other atoms, including other carbon atoms.
In a double bond two atoms share a total of how many electrons?
In a double covalent bond, each atom provides two electrons; a total of four electrons in the bond.
Why would two oxygen atoms want to form a double covalent bond?
A lone oxygen atom has 6 electrons in its outer shell which is not very stable, whereas as full octet (8 outer shell electrons) is stable. In order to achieve this two oxygen atoms will share 4 electrons, each contributing 2 electrons. Since these electrons exist within the orbitals of both atoms, to oxygen atoms essentially achieve a full octet.
How many electrons make up a double covalent bond?
4
What indicates how many electrons must be lost gained or share to achieve stability?
It depends on the no. of atoms in the outermost shellIf there are p no. of atoms in the shell, then,if p4, then (8-p) electrons need to be gained for stability.
Why carbon atoms cannot form ionic bonds in its compounds?
carbon atoms cannot form ionic bonds because it can neither gain or loose electrons as it has 4 electrons in its valence shell.so it share its electrons which forms covalent bond.
How many paired electrons are there in an atom of oxygen?
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What does the octet rule say about atoms losing and gaining electrons?
More than 4 gain. Less than 4 lose and exactly 4 share
Atoms with how many valence electrons will probably gain two electrons or share two covalent bonds?
Probably oxygen (it is the most common oxidant available in most environments).
How many electrons do carbon atoms always share?
They have 4. They "want" to share 8, but they don't always get to do so. Carbon monoxide is the best example of incomplete combustion.
In a double covalent bond two electrons are shared between two atoms.?
Actually 4 electrons are being shared between 2 atoms. Each atom provides 2 electrons for a total of 4. If only 2 electrons are being shared, it is a single covalent bond.
