Catenation

Catenation 

Carbon atoms have the unique ability to form bonds with other carbon atoms . 

• These carbon atoms connect atom to atom to form long chains . This property is known as Catenation .
• Catenation is an extremely useful property as it gives rise to a large number of Carbon compounds.
• These compounds are also known as Organic compounds . 

Carbon not only forms bonds with itself but also other atoms. 

• Since Carbon is a small atom , the electrons experience a strong force of attraction from Carbon’s nuclei.
• Hence, it forms very strong bonds . 
• Formation of strong covalent bonds by carbon atoms with themselves and other atoms leads to the formation of extremely stable compounds .