Human Physiology
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ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 2, Problem 4CP
Summary Introduction
To review:
The bonding of carbon atoms with other carbon atoms, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen atoms.
Introduction:
Carbon is a versatile element known for its covalent bonding with other elements. It generally forms two types of covalent bonds by sharing electrons with other elements, that is, polar and non-polar covalent bonds.
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