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The elements can be described by dot structure. Metals combine with other elements to make its octet complete.

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Q: How do metals obey the Lewis octet rule?
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What atoms dont always obey the octet rule?

Hydrogen does not obey the octet rule. Boron does not always obey the octet rule and in fact forms Lewis acids such as BF3 which only has 6 electrons.


Will any of the chlorine oxides obey the octet rule?

No chlorine oxides will obey the octet rule.


Does AmH3 obeys the octect rule?

No, Transition metals do not obey the octet rule in simple compounds , Am is an 'f' block transition metal.


In which bonding patterns does X obey the octet rule?

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What molecules does not obey the octet rule?

BF3 and other Lewis acids. Also BrF5 and other inter-halogen compounds.


Does PCl2F3 follow the octet rule?

yes PCl3 obey octet rule there are 5 electrons in the valence shell of phosphorous it need 3 electron to complete its octet so it form bond with 3 chlorine after bond formation there are 8 electron in its octet it obey octet rule


How do metals obey the rule octet?

most metals do not follow the octet rule. when an atom has access to the D orbitals it usually follows the 18-electron rule (transition metals). non transition or F block elements usually contain a d orbital (when present) that is below the s and p orbitals in energy and do not usually use D electrons in bonding.


What is the formula for the compound boron chloride?

BCl3 is the formula for Boron Chloride. As a matter of interest it does not obey the octet rule. It is also called a Lewis Acid.


Does SF2 obey octet rule?

No, SF6 doesn't. If you draw out the Lewis structure, all 6 fluorine atoms have to connect to the sulfur.


Do Cu plus and Cu2 plus plus violate the octet rule?

The octet rule does not apply to transition metals.


Does BeF2 obey the octet rule?

No it is not fully obeying the octet rule. Boron has only 6 electrons (3 own + 3 from each F atom), lacking two for the octet. Fluorine is 3x satisfied, each with 8 electrons (each has 7 own plus 1 from boron).


How does sodium obey the octet rule when reacting to form compounds?

Yes