Question

Which option describes the arrangement of electrons in carbon before it bonds with other atoms? (1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Aone electron in the inner shell and five in the outer shell%0D%0Aone electron in the inner shell and five in the outer shell%0D%0A%0D%0Atwo electrons in the inner shell and four in the outer shell%0D%0Atwo electrons in the inner shell and four in the outer shell%0D%0A%0D%0Athree electrons in the inner shell and three in the outer shell%0D%0Athree electrons in the inner shell and three in the outer shell%0D%0A%0D%0Afour electrons in the inner shell and two in the outer shell

Answer 1

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The correct option is: two electrons in the inner shell and four in the outer shell.