The total number of electrons shared in the formation of an ethyne molecule is :
The total number of electrons shared in the formation of an ethyne molecule is :
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Official answer
In the formation of an ethyne molecule, 10 electrons are shared between the two carbon atoms and the two hydrogen atoms.
Marking scheme
- 1.1 mark
Hint
Recall the electronic configuration of carbon and the number of valence electrons it has.
Quick oral answer
The total number of electrons shared in the formation of an ethyne molecule is 10.
Common mistakes
- 1.forgetting the electronic configuration of carbon
- 2.not counting the shared electrons correctly
Analysis and explanation
The question requires the student to recall the electronic configuration of carbon and the number of valence electrons it has. The student must also understand how these electrons are shared in the formation of an ethyne molecule.
Interesting facts
Ethyne is also known as acetylene
It is a highly flammable gas
Question details
Q7 of 39 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- Science
- Year
- 2023
- Section
- Section A
- Marks
- 1
- Type
- MCQ
- Chapter
- Carbon and its Compounds
- Topic
- Covalent Bonding in Carbon
- Bloom's level
- Remembering
- Syllabus topic
- Chemical Bonding
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Frequently asked questions
How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2023?
This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 examination.
Which chapter does this question come from in Science?
This question is from the chapter "Carbon and its Compounds" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.
What topic does this question cover in Science?
This question covers the topic "Covalent Bonding in Carbon" from CBSE Class 10 Science.
What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper?
This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper.