The Chemistry of Carbon

Carbon atoms have four electrons available for bonding.
It can bond with hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur, and nitrogen to form living things.
Carbon can bond with itself and form single, double, or triple covalent bonds and can form up to 4 strong covalent bonds.

Isooctane

Benzene

Butadiene

Acetylene

Methane

All molecules in the body contain carbon (sugars, DNA, proteins, fats).

It is the basis of all organic molecules