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How many electrons will each atom either gain or lose in order to satisfy the octet rule of Na?
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Sodium would LOSE 1 electron to satisfy the octet rule.
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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.
In order to satisfy the octet rule which of the following molecular formulae must contain a double bond?
O2
How is interaction of atoms and their electrons different in a covalent bond than an ionic bond?
In a covalent bond the electrons are shared between the elements to form an octet. However, in an ionic bond the metal gives up its electron in order to have a perfect octet and the nonmetal takes the electron in order to have a perfect octet.
In order to form an octet an atom of selenium will lose or gain?
gain 2 electrons
How is the octet rule used in covalent bonding?
look for it on the chemistry book, and don't be lazy!Covalent bonding is all about "sharing electrons" so the two elements share electrons (which forms a covalent bond) in order to complete or help complete their octet.
Why in the world would an atom want to become stable?
Atoms are not sentient. They undergo chemical bonding and chemical reactions in order to have lower energy, which makes them stable. Typically this means either sharing electrons to get an octet of electrons, or transferring electrons so they get an octet of electrons. This is not a conscious decision on their part.
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.
Why are what octet's rule?
Octet Rule: In order for atoms to become more stable, they will take electrons, lose electrons, or share electrons so that their outer shell/level will contain eight electrons and be complete.
How many more electrons does silicon need in order to have a stable octet?
Silicon, like carbon, has four valance electrons, and needs another four to have a stable octet.
How many electron must phosphorus gain in order to achieve an octet?
This atom must gain 3 electrons to achieve an octet.
In order to satisfy the octet rule which of the following molecular formulae must contain a double bond?
O2
What will happen to an atom of selenium in order to form a octet?
gain 2 electrons
How many electrons does oxygen need to add to satisfy the Octet Rule?
No, O2 does not satisfy the octet rule because as we know octet rule states that an atom has to have 8 e- in the outer shell. Oxygen has 6 valence electrons, the bonds should be 8-6=2 bonds. So we need 2 more covalent bonds to form an octet.
How is interaction of atoms and their electrons different in a covalent bond than an ionic bond?
In a covalent bond the electrons are shared between the elements to form an octet. However, in an ionic bond the metal gives up its electron in order to have a perfect octet and the nonmetal takes the electron in order to have a perfect octet.
In order to form an octet an atom of selenium will lose or gain?
gain 2 electrons
What happens to the atom in a chemical reaction from the reactant side to the product side?
The atom simply donates, gains, or shares electrons in order to either reach its octet or reduce its electronegativity
How many valence electrons does oxygen need to have a full outer valence shell?
Oxygen is in group 16 so it has 6 valence electrons. In order to have a full outer shell, and satisfy the octet rule, it needs 2 more valence electrons to have a full outer shell.
