Question #1a40a
1 Answer
Jul 9, 2017
By sharing the electron density of all four of Carbon's valance electrons.
Explanation:
Carbon can achieve the octet noble gas configuration by sharing the electron density with an element like Hydrogen that has a lower electronegativity forming compounds like Methane.
Carbon can achieve the octet noble gas configuration by sharing the electron density of all four of its valance electron with an element like Oxygen that has a higher electronegativity forming compounds like Carbon Dioxide
