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The atoms together must have a total of 8 electrons; there are exceptions, such as helium only needing two.
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What rule do the nonmetal atoms follow?
octet rule
Do all atoms combine with other atoms?
yes, with either ionic bonds or covalent bonds
What is the significance of the octet rule in the study of chemistry?
The octet rule in the study of chemistry states that atoms combine in such a way as they each have eight electrons in their valance. The electrons shared by two atoms in a covalent bond are counted twice.
Do you always follow the octet rule when drawing a Lewis structure?
Yes, because all atoms must have 8 electrons around it. (Full valence orbital)
How do metals obey the Lewis octet rule?
The elements can be described by dot structure. Metals combine with other elements to make its octet complete.
What rule do the nonmetal atoms follow?
octet rule
What is the octic rule?
The octet rule is a simple chemical rule of thumb that states that atoms tend to combine in such a way that they each have eight...
How boron atoms will follow octet rule and why?
they enjoy making love to oxygen atoms
Do all atoms combine with other atoms?
yes, with either ionic bonds or covalent bonds
What is the statement that when atoms combine to form molecules they general lose or gain or sharevalence electrons until they attain or share eight?
The octet rule. I have the same worksheet.
What is octectrule?
The ocect rule deals with Lewis dot structures. Once you have drawn a correct Lewis dot structure, the central atom should have 8 electrons around it including the bonds with the other atoms.
What are two atoms that comply with the octet rule?
Any atoms in groups 1-3 will bond ionically by giving up its outer shell electrons and becoming a cation. Atoms in groups 15-17 will receive these electrons and become anions. Noble gasses already have a complete outer shell, and semi-conductors/metalloids are usually reluctant to become ions.
Is the octet rule a general rule?
The octet rule is a simple rule of thumb that states that atoms tend to combine in such a way that they each have eight electrons in their valence shells, giving them the same electron configuration as a noble gas. The rule is applicable to the main-group elements. In simple terms, molecules or ions tend to be most stable when the outermost electron shells of their constituent atoms contain eight electrons
What is the significance of the octet rule in the study of chemistry?
The octet rule in the study of chemistry states that atoms combine in such a way as they each have eight electrons in their valance. The electrons shared by two atoms in a covalent bond are counted twice.
How does oxygen not follow the octet rule?
It does follow the octet rule!
Why is it important for the people to follow the rule of helping each other?
It shows they are Christians
Do you always follow the octet rule when drawing a Lewis structure?
Yes, because all atoms must have 8 electrons around it. (Full valence orbital)
