The ability of carbon to link with other carbon atoms to form longer chain is called ______

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Answer:

The ability of carbon is to form long straight and branched chains is called catenation. Catenation is the bonding of atoms of the same element into a series, is called a chain. This occurs most readily with carbon, which forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms.

Answer: catenation

Explanation:

Catenation is the bonding of atoms of the same element into a series, is called a chain. This occurs most readily with carbon, which forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms.