Which option describes the arrangement of electrons in carbon before it bonds with other atoms? (1 point)

Question

Which option describes the arrangement of electrons in carbon before it bonds with other atoms? (1 point)

Responses

four electrons in the inner shell and two in the outer shell
four electrons in the inner shell and two in the outer shell

one electron in the inner shell and five in the outer shell
one electron in the inner shell and five in the outer shell

two electrons in the inner shell and four in the outer shell
two electrons in the inner shell and four in the outer shell

three electrons in the inner shell and three in the outer shell

Answer 1

Which option describes the arrangement of electrons in carbon before it bonds with other atoms? (1 point)

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