Which of the Following Is the Correct Electron-Dot Structure for Carbon

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct electron-dot structure for carbon?

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Definitions:

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, orbiting the nucleus of atoms and playing a key role in chemical reactions and electricity.

Proton Acceptor

A chemical entity that receives protons (hydrogen ions) in a chemical reaction, often measured in the context of acid-base chemistry.

Covalent Bond

The chemical bond involving shared pairs of electrons; may be single, double, or triple (with one, two, or three shared pairs of electrons, respectively). Compare with ionic bond and hydrogen bond.

OH− Concentration

A measure of the number of hydroxide ions in a solution, influencing its acidity or basicity.