A neutral carbon doesn't lack any electrons. It has exactly the same number of electrons as it has neutrons.
However, it has four electrons in its outer shell in comparison with eight electrons for a noble gas.
In that sense, it needs four electrons to complete its second shell.<span />
Answer:
eg=linear, mg=linear
Explanation:
First of all, it must be stated that most triatomic molecules are either linear or bent. This depends on the electron geometry of the molecule and the number of bonding groups, multiple bonds and lone pairs present.
CO2 contains four regions of electron density and two bonding groups. For a specie containing two bonding groups, a linear molecular geometry is expected with an angle of 180°.
For a specie having two bonding groups and no lone pairs with multiple bonds, the expected electron geometry is also linear.
Answer:
carbon dioxide
Explanation:
carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels like coal and oil
