Chapter 11, Problem 11.1QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Carbon forms more compound than the other element the reason should be identified.

Concept introduction:

Electronic configuration of carbon is $1s^2 2s^{2}2p^2.$

Answer to Problem 11.1QP

Catenation of the carbon atom

Explanation of Solution

Carbon forms more compound than the other element

Catenation of the carbon atom.

Carbon forms the covalent bond with other atoms or other carbon atoms through catenation and forms longer chain and structures.

Tetravalency of the carbon atom

Tetravalency of the carbon atom

Electronic configuration of carbon is $1s^2 2s^{2}2p^2.$

The outer electronic configuration of the carbon is four electrons that will be participating in the bond formation. Totally carbon will form four covalent bonds with the other atoms or carbon atoms. Moreover size of the carbon atom is small which form more strong covalent bond because of these reasons which make the Carbon forms more compound than the other element.