Chapter 23, Problem 23.1QP

(a)

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 23.1QP

Answer

Catenation of the carbon atom (a).

Explanation of Solution

To find: 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.

(b)

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 23.1QP

Answer

Tetravalency of the carbon atom (b).

Explanation of Solution

To find 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.