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The octet rule is a chemical rule of thumb that states that atoms of low (<20) atomic number tend to combine in such a way that they each have eightelectrons in their valence shells, giving them the same electronic configuration as a noble gas. The rule is applicable to the main-group elements, especially carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and the halogens, but also to metals such as sodium or magnesium.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoOctet rule is the rule followed in Chemistry according to which elements lose or gain electrons in order to reach noble gas configuration. Based on this rule, the s and p shell require 8 electrons to be filled completely.
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∙ 11y agocompounds always consist of eight electrons
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How does oxygen not follow the octet rule?
It does follow the octet rule!
Is NH3 an exception to the octet rule?
No, CH4 follows the octet rule.
In order to satisfy the octet rule which of the following molecular formulae must contain a double bond?
O2
What are 3 atoms are exceptions to the octet rule?
Boron is one. It exceeds the octet rule.
What states that atoms tend to gain lose or share electrons in order to achieve a full set of valence electrons typically?
The octet rule.
What is the octet rule in terms of lewis structures?
Octet rule states that each electron wants to complete its octet ( 8 electrons in the outermost shell) or a duplet (in case of hydrogen and helium).
How does oxygen not follow the octet rule?
It does follow the octet rule!
Give example of octet rule?
Az important rule: any octet has to have eight parts, otherwise it is not an octet.
Is NH3 an exception to the octet rule?
No, CH4 follows the octet rule.
In order to satisfy the octet rule which of the following molecular formulae must contain a double bond?
O2
What are 3 atoms are exceptions to the octet rule?
Boron is one. It exceeds the octet rule.
In which bonding patterns does X obey the octet rule?
no it does not follow octet rule
Will any of the chlorine oxides obey the octet rule?
No chlorine oxides will obey the octet rule.
What states that atoms tend to gain lose or share electrons in order to achieve a full set of valence electrons typically?
The octet rule.
Do Cu plus and Cu2 plus plus violate the octet rule?
The octet rule does not apply to transition metals.
What is significant of octet rule?
The octet rule is the tendency of many chemical elements to have eight electrons in the valence shell.
Which of the atoms don't always obey the octet rule H O Br?
Chlorine Cl : it can have a higher valence (ClO2, HClO3) than predicted by the octet rule. Hydrogen H and oxygen O cannot escape the octet rule.
