Question

Carbon atoms form ____ (2,3,4) bonds with other atoms by _____ (gaining, losing, sharing) valence electrons in order to attain a stable configuration

Answer 1

Answer : Carbon atoms form 4 bonds with other atoms by sharing valence electrons in order to attain a stable configuration.

Explanation :

The given element is, Carbon

The element carbon with symbol (C) having the atomic number 6 and the atomic mass 12.

The number of electrons in carbon atom is, 6

The electronic configuration of carbon will be, $1s^22s^22p^2$

The number of valence electrons in carbon atom = 2 + 2 = 4

That means carbon atom have the ability to form four bonds with the other atoms by the sharing of four valence electrons in order to achieve a stable electronic configuration.

For example : Carbon atom share their four valence electrons with four hydrogen atoms that has one valence electron to form a methane molecule, $CH_4$ and carbon and hydrogen are bonded by the covalent bond.

Answer 2

carbon atoms form 2 bonds with sharing valence electrons