How many electrons are there in the outermost shell of carbon?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is 4

Key Points

A carbon atom has 4 electrons in its outermost shell.
Carbon is an element with atomic number 6, meaning it has a total of 6 electrons.
These electrons are arranged in the shells as 2 in the first shell and 4 in the second (outermost) shell.
Having 4 valence electrons allows carbon to form four covalent bonds with other atoms, making it incredibly versatile in forming various chemical compounds.

Additional Information

Carbon is essential for life as it forms the backbone of organic molecules.
Carbon can form single, double, and triple bonds, making it unique in its ability to create complex molecules.
Carbon's ability to catenate (form chains with other carbon atoms) is a fundamental property that leads to the diversity of organic compounds.
The most common forms of carbon found in nature are graphite, diamond, and amorphous carbon.
Carbon compounds are the basis of organic chemistry.