MAIN IDEA: CARBON ATOMS HAVE UNIQUE BONDING PROPERTIES. Choose whether the statement is true or false.
1. true / false Carbon atoms form the building blocks of most living things.
2. true / false Carbon’s outer energy level is full.
3. true / false Carbon atoms can form covalent bonds with up to four other atoms.
4. true / false The three basic structures of carbon-based molecules are straight chain, bent chain, and ring.

Which statements best describe the differences or similarities between a comparative investigation and an experimental investigation? check all that apply. experimental investigations are best for showing cause-and-effect relationships, while comparative investigations do not necessarily show this type of relationship. comparative investigations are often impractical and unrealistic, while experimental investigations are the most practical and realistic kinds of investigations. comparative investigations allow for the use of a wide range of variables but do not have a control group, while experimental investigations involve variables that can be controlled. both experimental investigations and comparative investigations are designed to answer scientific questions. both experimental investigations and comparative investigations focus on making observations rather than collecting new data.