Regarding the bonding capabilities of the elements that make up life, the SPONCH
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Question
Regarding the bonding capabilities of the elements that make up life, the SPONCH elements (sulfur, phosphorus, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and hydrogen) which of the following are true?
a) all have unfilled outer electron shells, and thus can bond with other atoms
b) are all capable of bonding with multiple partners simultaneously.
c) carbon is more versatile in its bonding capabilities than any of the other SPONCH elements; that is why it is the basis of life.
d) are highly stable, and unlikely to react; that is why they are the basis of life.
Explanation / Answer
a. true they can bond with other atom.
b. hydrogen can bond with only one atom at a time because its valency is one.other elements can bond with multiple partners
c.true
d. false. they are not unreactive.