Catenation is the ability of an atom to form bonds with other atoms of the same element . It is exhibited by both carbon and silicon. Compare the ability of catenation of the two elements .Give reasons.

Catenaion is the ability of an atom to form bonds with other atoms of the same elemenet . It is exhibited by both carbon and silicon. Compare the ability of cateneation of the two elements .Give reasons.

Can carbon form bonds with the atoms of other elements?

Catenation is the unique property of an element due to which it forms covalent bond with other atoms or the same element. Identify the element.

The ability of carbon atom to link with other carbon atom is known as_____.

Two atoms of the same element combine to form ______ bond.

The unique property of carbon atom to form covalent bonds with other carbon atoms

Statement 1. The tendency of an atom to form a chain of bonds with the atoms of the same element is called catenation. Statement 2. The high strength of C-C bond is responsible for its catenation property.