BSC 2010C Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Cell Nucleus, Starch, Phospholipid
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Carbon bonds are chemical bonds formed between carbon atoms and other atoms, such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur. Carbon is a versatile element that can form multiple types of bonds, allowing for the formation of a wide variety of complex organic molecules. Types of carbon bonds: there are three main types of carbon bonds: single bonds, double bonds, and triple bonds. These bonds differ in the number of shared electrons between the carbon atom and its bonding partner. Single bonds: a single bond involves the sharing of one pair of electrons between two atoms. Carbon typically forms single bonds with other atoms, such as hydrogen, to form hydrocarbons, which are the simplest organic molecules. Double bonds: a double bond involves the sharing of two pairs of electrons between two atoms. Carbon can form double bonds with other carbon atoms or with atoms such as oxygen and nitrogen.
