Carbon and its Compounds Mind Map

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

While answering exam questions, always mention electron sharing and outer-shell stability, not electron transfer.

Catenation is the ability of carbon atoms to link with one another to form long chains, branched chains, and rings.

When a question asks why carbon compounds are so numerous, mention catenation and the strength of the carbon-carbon bond.

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