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Replying to the above answer: Actually there are rare occurences when the octet rule is ignored. Usually in column 1A, elements can only form two bonds. And in other occurences like PCl5 where P has 10 bonds.
Replying to the above answer: Actually the octet rule is combining two atoms, or making an ion, to give an element 8 electrons. And the only atoms not included in the octet rule is Hydrogen and Helium.
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∙ 12y agoBeing smaller in size and the electrons in non-metal elements are closer to nucleus of cell so the attraction force is more in between electrons and nucleus which make them better stablity and holding power
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∙ 13y agoGain or share electrons
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∙ 12y agoGain electrons.
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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 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.
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).
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
What is unique about nonmetals with 8 electrons in the outermost energy level?
When an element has 8 electrons in its outer shell, then its valence shell is "complete" and because of the octet rule, the element will be pretty much inert. And then Xenon ruins the pattern T_T
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.
Atoms that have a tendency to complete their outer shell or energy level is called?
the octet rule
Atoms have a tendency to complete their outer shell or energy level This is known as?
The Octet Rule
How does oxygen not follow the octet rule?
It does follow 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.
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.
What are the limitations of octet rule?
1. the incomplete octet of a central atom 2. odd electron molecule 3. compound with expanded octet 4. acc. to rule atoms complete their octet to complete their octet to become stable like inert gas, but it is seen that inert gases like xenon are not stabkle they combine with fluorine and oxygen to form no. of compounds. 5. shape of molecule cant be explained 6. stability of molecule cant be explained
What are 3 atoms are exceptions to the octet rule?
Boron is one. It exceeds the octet rule.
