Study Guide for Campbell Biology
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Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Michael A. Pollock
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Chapter 4, Problem 1TYK
Carbon’s valence of four most directly results from
- a. its tetrahedral shape.
- b. the four valence electrons that can form four covalent bonds.
- c. its ability to form single, double, and triple bonds.
- d. its ability to form chains and rings of carbon atoms.
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