The Carbon Atom
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How many electrons does carbon have in its outer shell?
Four.
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What does carbon usually bond with?
A: H, O, N, C, or S (hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, or sulfur).
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What is an alkane?
A hydrocarbon containing only single bonds (e.g. propane).
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What do the prefixes meth-, eth-, prop-, but- mean?
They indicate the number of carbon atoms (1–4 respectively).
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What allows carbon to form a huge variety of organic molecules?
Its ability to bond to itself, forming long chains and rings.
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