Carbon Is Such an Important Element for Life Because It

question 53

Multiple Choice

Carbon is such an important element for life because it:

• A)forms strong ionic bonds.
• B)can form chemical bonds with a maximum of four other atoms.
• C)can hydrogen bond to many different molecules.
• D)is part of the water molecule.
• E)does not form isomers.

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