Question

Carbon has four electrons in its outer shell known as valence electrons how does this contribute to carbons unique role in organic molecules?

Pick one answer

Carbon forms 4 weak bonds that can easily be broken apart

Carbon is not unique and it is in all organic molecules because it has less mass

Carbon needs to form 4 covalent bonds and covalent bonds are very strong

Carbons outer energy shell is full, so it doesn’t need to bond with other elements

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

**Carbon needs to form 4 covalent bonds and covalent bonds are very strong.**

This property allows carbon to create a vast array of complex organic molecules, as it can bond with many different elements and form stable structures.