Why is Carbon Special? ■ Being a Group 4 element,carbon can share four valence electrons and form four strong covalent bonds. ■Carbon can bond to one another,forming long chains and rings. Bond angle Bond GC 109.5 length 110pm H Why is Carbon Special? „ Being a Group 4 element, carbon can share four valence electrons and form four strong covalent bonds. „ Carbon can bond to one another, forming long chains and rings