Question

Carbon's atomic number is 6. this means that it has __________ electrons. after completing the first energy level, carbon has __________ valence electrons and can form __________ bonds.

Answer 1

a) 6 electrons - because atomic number is the same as the electron number

b) 4 - because 6-2=4

c) Covalent bonds - it needs 4 more electrons for a full outer shell.