Question

multiple choice 1 point a carbon atom has 6 electrons however, its valency is 4. this is because the carbon atom ______. donates its 2 electrons to another atom has only 2 electrons in its first shell and 4 in the second shell shares its 2 electrons and bonds with another atom has 4 electrons in its first shell and 2 in the second shell

Explanation:

Carbon has an electron configuration of 2,4 (2 electrons in the first shell, 4 in the valence/second shell). Its valency of 4 comes from sharing these 4 valence electrons to achieve a full outer shell, rather than donating/accepting electrons. The correct option aligns with this behavior.

Answer:

Has only 2 electrons in its first shell and 4 in the second shell