What is the significance of carbon having four valence electrons?(1 point)

The outermost shell is full, making it a stable.

The outermost shell never fills making it unstable.

The outermost shell can form up to four covalent bonds.

The outermost shell can only bond with hydrogen.

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The correct answer is: The outermost shell can form up to four covalent bonds.
What is the definition of a hydrocarbon?(1 point)

a single line bonding carbon and hydrogen

large molecules that are produced by living things

electrons shared between two different atoms

a large chain of carbons and hydrogens bonded together