Question

question 3 match the element with the number of bonds it can make: carbon choose hydrogen choose nitrogen choose oxygen choose

Explanation:

Carbon has 4 valence electrons and can form 4 covalent bonds to achieve a stable octet. Hydrogen has 1 valence electron and forms 1 covalent bond to achieve a stable duet. Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons and can form 3 covalent bonds to achieve a stable octet. Oxygen has 6 valence electrons and can form 2 covalent bonds to achieve a stable octet.

Answer:

Carbon: 4
Hydrogen: 1
Nitrogen: 3
Oxygen: 2