Why is Carbon so unique?
C
1. Carbon can form 4 covalent bonds2. Carbon can bond to itself to form long chains
H
H
3. Carbon can bond to other atoms such as hydrogen
H
Why is Carbon so unique?
C
4. Carbon can form branched chains
H
H
5. Carbon can form multiple bonds between carbon atoms
Why is Carbon so unique?
C
6. Carbon can form rings
H
H 7. Carbon can form carbon compounds
How many carbon atoms are there in this carbon compound?
C
C
C
C
C
How many hydrogen atoms will bond to each carbon atom?
C6
H
H
H
H
H6