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Phosphorus will electrons to complete its octet changing it into a(n) .?
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Phosphorus need 3 electrons to complete its octet.
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How many electron must phosphorus gain in order to achieve an octet?
This atom must gain 3 electrons to achieve an octet.
What does it do to complete the octet?
It is necessary to gain/lose electrons.
Why does carbon does not gain or loose 4 electron to complete its octet?
by sharing its electrons
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).
What is the octet electrons?
An octet of electrons is when the outermost electron shell of an atom contains eight electrons.
Does Phosphorus have a complete outer shell?
No, it doesn't have a complete octet. Phosphorous is in group 5A, meaning it has 5 valence electrons (5 electrons on its outest shell).
How many electron must phosphorus gain in order to achieve an octet?
This atom must gain 3 electrons to achieve an octet.
How many electrons are in a complete octet why is having a complete octet important?
eight. it is important to obtain octet so that elements become stable.
What does it do to complete the octet?
It is necessary to gain/lose electrons.
What family has complete octet of valence electrons?
Noble gasses have the complete octet of valence electrons. The are in the family 18 of the periodic table. They are unlikely to react with other elements.
Is PF5 an exception to the Lewis octet rule?
P certainly obeys the octet rule in phosphides: PH3, Na3P etc.
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.
Can a Neutral unbonded atom complete valence octet?
if it is a noble gas it already has an octet, otherwise, it would need to gain or use electrons to complete an octet and would no longer be neutral or unbounded.
How does the carbon atom complete its octet?
it forms covalent bonds by sharing electrons
Why does carbon does not gain or loose 4 electron to complete its octet?
by sharing its electrons
How many electrons must a chlorine atom gain to complete its octet?
One.
How many valance electrons does the oxygen have?
six valence electrons.....It only requires two more to complete octet....
