Covalent Bonds & Carbon

Discover how atoms share electrons to form molecules and explore the unique bonding nature of carbon

Carbon's Electronic Configuration

Carbon has 6 electrons: 2 in K-shell, 4 in L-shell

C (1s² 2s² 2p²)
Atom Colors
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Explore Covalent Bonding
⚛️ Covalent Bond Properties
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Bond Type
Electron Sharing
Atoms share electron pairs
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Melting Point
Low
Weak intermolecular forces
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Conductivity
Poor
No free electrons or ions
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Structure
Molecular
Discrete molecules
C—C
Single Bond
C═C
Double Bond
C≡C
Triple Bond
Carbon forms covalent bonds by sharing its four valence electrons, creating the foundation for all organic chemistry!