Question

In carbon dioxide (CO2), there are two oxygen atoms for each carbon atom. Each oxygen atom forms a double bond with carbon, so the molecule contains two sets of double bonds. Two sets of double bonds means that the total number of electrons being shared in the molecule is (a) 2. (b) four. (c) 6. (d) 8

Answer 1

ANSWER: d) 8

EXPLANATION: Two sets of two shared electrons (4 electrons total shared) = one set of a double covalent bond.

Therefore, 8 electrons total shared = two sets of double covalent bonds