Yes, one hydrogen atom can bond with carbon. Carbon has four valence electrons, meaning it needs four more electrons to complete its outer shell and become stable. Hydrogen has one valence electron, so it needs one more electron to complete its outer shell and become stable. When carbon and hydrogen atoms come together, they can share electrons to form a covalent bond. This type of bond is formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons. In the case of carbon and hydrogen, they share one pair of electrons to form a single covalent bond. This bond is represented by the chemical symbol C-H.