Carbon Compounds

What do we know about the structure of Carbon?

# of p= e= n=

valence electrons=

p=n=

Why is Carbon so unique?

C

1. Carbon can form 4 covalent bonds2. Carbon can bond to itself to form long chains

H

H

3. Carbon can bond to other atoms such as hydrogen

H

Why is Carbon so unique?

C

4. Carbon can form branched chains

H

H

5. Carbon can form multiple bonds between carbon atoms

Why is Carbon so unique?

C

6. Carbon can form rings

H

H 7. Carbon can form carbon compounds

How many carbon atoms are there in this carbon compound?

C

C

C

C

C

How many hydrogen atoms will bond to each carbon atom?

C6

H

H

H

H

H6

Why is Carbon so important to us?

Why is Carbon so important to us?

Carbon is in All living things

Why is Carbon so important to us?

Carbon is in All living things

proteinFats and oils carbohydrates

Why is Carbon so important to us?

Carbon compounds in All living things

protein

Fats and oils carbohydrates