Which two elements both have valence electrons and are commonly capable of forming long covalent chains in organic molecules?
A
Oxygen and nitrogen
B
Carbon and silicon
C
Hydrogen and fluorine
D
Sulfur and phosphorus
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Identify the group in the periodic table that contains elements with 4 valence electrons. Elements in Group 14 (also called Group IV) have 4 valence electrons.
Recall that carbon (C) is a Group 14 element with 4 valence electrons and is well-known for forming long covalent chains, which is the basis of organic chemistry.
Recognize that silicon (Si), also in Group 14, has 4 valence electrons and can form long covalent chains similar to carbon, although less commonly in organic molecules.
Understand why other options are incorrect: oxygen and nitrogen have 6 and 5 valence electrons respectively; hydrogen and fluorine have 1 and 7 valence electrons; sulfur and phosphorus have 6 and 5 valence electrons.
Conclude that the two elements with 4 valence electrons capable of forming long covalent chains in organic molecules are carbon and silicon.