Question

How many valence electrons does carbon have? Is this atom satisfied? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

Carbon has 4 valence electrons. It is not satisfied. To be satisfied, it needs to covalently bond with 4 electrons to achieve octet (8 valence electrons).

Answer 2

Answer:

4 valence electrons

Explanation:

Because of the relative stability, these atoms often form covalent bonds rather than ionic bonds that need a charge. One example is Carbon. It has 4 valence electrons, so it can make a 4+ or a 4- charge.