Free Notes for Class 5–12 | CBSE | 24x7 Access
Student School Teacher Help
Home Schools Pricing
Log in Get Started
Class 10 Science Medium Mcq English Medium

To attain a noble gas configuration, a carbon atom needs to gain or lose how many electrons

Question
To attain a noble gas configuration, a carbon atom needs to gain or lose how many electrons
2
4
6
8
Answer
4
Detailed Explanation
With 4 valence electrons, carbon needs to gain or lose 4 electrons to attain a stable noble gas configuration.
Related Questions
Most carbon compounds are generally Science · Carbon and its Compounds Compared to ionic compounds, carbon compounds generally have Science · Carbon and its Compounds The low melting and boiling points of carbon compounds indicate that the forces of attraction betwee... Science · Carbon and its Compounds Since most carbon compounds are non-conductors of electricity, we can conclude that their bonding Science · Carbon and its Compounds

Want the full Science question bank?

Log in for free to unlock practice tests, notes, and an AI tutor for Class 10.

Get started free