Carbon atoms can form single, double, or triple bonds because they have four valence electrons.

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By definition, the statement is true.

The carbon atom joins with other atoms through a covalent bond, thanks to its 4 valence electrons. Each electron is "unpaired", that is, it has to complete the pair with another atom's electron to form a covalent bond.

That is, the carbon atom can form four covalent bonds to complete the eight electrons in its outermost shell.

In other words, the carbon atom can join another atom by sharing: a pair of electrons, two pairs of electrons or three pairs of electrons, respectively forming a single bond, double bond and triple bond.

Then, the statement is true.

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Explanation:

Carbons atoms have 4 valence electrons so they can form a great variety of bonds, like single bonds, double bonds and triple bonds.

single bond  =    C - C

double bonds =    C = C

triple bonds =       C ≡ C

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