Which element can bond with up to four other atoms at once in order to form a biomolecule in the shape of a long chain? OA. Hydrogen B. Nitrogen C. Oxygen D. Carbon

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Steve Carey · Answer 1 · 2023-08-18T07:12:45+0000

Answer: D. Carbon

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Carbon has an outer shell that contains 4 electrons. A complete outer shell requires a total of 8 electrons which means that 4 electrons can be ‘shared’ with other atoms.

Which element can bond with up to four other atoms at once in order to form a biomolecule in the shape of a long chain? OA. Hydrogen B. Nitrogen C. Oxygen D. Carbon

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