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18 December, 06:35

How many electrons does carbon lack in its outer shell? biochemistry

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  1. 18 December, 06:39
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    A neutral carbon doesn't lack any electrons. It has exactly the same number of electrons as it has neutrons.

    However, it has four electrons in its outer shell in comparison with eight electrons for a noble gas.

    In that sense, it needs four electrons to complete its second shell.
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