The carbon atom is uniquely suited to building large molecules because it:

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Cael Lynn

1 September, 10:57

The carbon atom is uniquely suited to building large molecules because it:

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Amanda · Answer 1

The carbon atom is uniquely suited to building large molecules primarily because of its valence electron count of 4 - which means it can bound up to 4 atoms (single bonds) simultaneously. Also, it has a relatively low molecular weight and the best part is that it forms covalent bonds (stable, high energy bonds) with other, non-metallic atoms.