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which statement  best  explains why carbon is present in so many kinds of molecules?
it can become an ion.
it is abundant on earth.
it has valence electrons.
it can form four covalent bonds.

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It can form four covalent bonds.

Explanation:

It can become an ion - It can't become an ion.

It is abundant on earth - It is abundant but doesn't say why it's in so many molecules.

It has valence electrons - Carbon has 4 valence electrons that are used in chemical bonds. But not necessary in why carbon is present in a lot of molecules.

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The statement that best explains why carbon is present in so many kinds of molecules is option D, which states that it can form four covalent bonds.

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