Carbon has 4 electrons in it's outer shell, known as valence electrons. How does this contribute to Carbon's unique role in organic molecules?(1 point)

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Carbon forms 4 weak bonds that can easily be broken apart.
Carbon forms 4 weak bonds that can easily be broken apart.

Carbon's outer energy shell is full so it doesn't need to bond with other elements.
Carbon's outer energy shell is full so it doesn't need to bond with other elements.

Carbon needs to form 4 covalent bonds, covalent bonds are very strong.
Carbon needs to form 4 covalent bonds, covalent bonds are very strong.

Carbon is not unique, it's in all organic molecules because it has less mass.

Answer 1

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Carbon needs to form 4 covalent bonds; covalent bonds are very strong.

This ability to form four strong covalent bonds allows carbon to create a diverse array of structures, leading to a vast variety of organic molecules. Additionally, the versatility in bonding enables carbon to form chains, rings, and complex configurations that are crucial for the complexity of life.