Characteristics of Carbon Atoms

Hydrocarbons are compounding whose molecules consist of....

• Carbon atoms and water molecules

• Carbon atom and a hydrogen atom

• C, H, O, and N atoms

• C, O, N atoms, and a small amount of P, S, Cl

• Carbon atoms and non-metal atoms

The carbon atom is unique. The correct statement regarding the peculiarity of the carbon atom is....

• Carbon has 4 valence electrons which can form covalent bonds

• Carbon has a relatively large size so that it can bind all elements

• Carbon has 6 valence electrons so it can bond with 6 other atoms

• Carbon can be made by humans

• Carbon can form ionic bonds from its four outer electrons

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Primary C atoms are indicated by the number....

• 1, 7, 8, 9, and 11

• 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7

• 1, 7, 8, 10, and 11

• 2, 9, and 10

• 2, 5, and 9

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Secondary C atoms are indicated by the number....

• 1, 7, 8, 9, and 11

• 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7

• 1, 7, 8, 10, and 11

• 2, 9, and 10

• 2, 5, and 9

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Tertiary and quaternary C atoms are indicated by the number....

• 1 and 3

• 2 and 5

• 3 and 7

• 4 and 6

• 6 and 8