Question

·four valence electrons ·can form rings and/or chains ·unique chemical bonding properties ·forms covalent bonds with numerous elements Some of the characteristics of _________ are listed. These characteristics result in the formation of millions of organic compounds, many of which are synthesized and found within cells. A) carbon B) hydrogen C) oxygen D) water Eliminat

Answer 1

Carbon. The easiest way to answer this is to look at a periodic table and single out the only element that has four valence electrons.