Question

Carbon atoms are the foundation of many of life's building blocks. Carbon is able to form a wide variety of different compounds because it ?? PLS HELP! I think it's 2

1) can bond with hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur.

2) can form bonds in up to four different directions.

3) is the central atom in carbon dioxide, a molecule used by all organisms.

4) can participate in ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonds.

Answer 1

It is a wonder how carbon became life's cornerstone. That may have to do with its ease of forming large stable compounds with other elements. Carbon can form very long chains of carbon-carbon bonds that are strong and stable. And yes, it can participate in ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonds. That