Which statement explains why the element carbon forms so many compounds? 1
Carbon atoms combine readily with oxygen
2
Carbon atoms readily attract electrons.
3
Carbon readily forms ionic bonds with other carbon atoms.
4
Carbon readily forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms.
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Carbon readily forms ionic bonds with other carbon atoms.

Explanation:

plants need sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make food. plants use the raw materials of water, nutrients they absorb from soil, and carbon dioxide to make sugars the plant can use. energy from the sun and chlorophyll are also needed.