Question

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) one covalent bond two ionic bonds three metallic bonds four covalent bonds

Explanation:

Carbon in Group IVA has 4 valence electrons and oxygen in Group VIA has 6 valence electrons. In carbon - dioxide ($CO_2$), carbon shares electrons with oxygen atoms to achieve a stable electron configuration. Each oxygen atom forms a double - covalent bond with carbon, resulting in a total of 4 covalent bonds in the $CO_2$ molecule. Covalent bonds are formed by the sharing of electrons between non - metal atoms, which is the case for carbon and oxygen.

Answer:

D. four covalent bonds