Question

Which of the following accurately describes carbon atoms?

A. When carbon atoms bond to other carbon atoms, they can only form triple bonds.
B. Carbon atoms can bond to other carbon atoms.
C. Carbon atoms only have three electrons available for bonding.
D. Carbon atoms are only found in two of the four main macromolecules.

Answer 1

Carbon atoms can bond to other Carbon atoms. Almost indefinitely. Each has four electrons available to bond, and so Carbon atoms bond with each other in large, complex structures (like diamond).