In Its Ground State, Carbon Has Four Valence Electrons and Always

question 144

True/False

In its ground state, carbon has four valence electrons and always needs four more to reach the octet.

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Definitions:

Electrodes

Conductor through which an electric current enters or leaves in a medium, whether it be a gaseous, liquid, or solid substance.

Impulse

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Isotonic Contraction

A type of muscle contraction in which the muscle changes length while the tension within the muscle remains the same, resulting in movement.

Pyruvate

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