Question

bonds quick check
which type of bond and how many bonds would occur as carbon dioxide (co2) is formed from carbon in group iva and oxygen in group via? (1 point)
four covalent bonds
two ionic bonds
three metallic bonds
one covalent bond

Explanation:

Carbon and oxygen are non - metals. Non - metals form covalent bonds by sharing electrons. In carbon dioxide ($CO_2$), carbon has 4 valence electrons and oxygen has 6 valence electrons. Carbon forms double bonds with each of the two oxygen atoms, resulting in a total of 4 covalent bonds.

Answer:

A. four covalent bonds