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Oxygen, because it only has four orbitals in its valence shell to accomodate extra electrons.
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∙ 15y agoOxygen cannot have more than 8 electrons in its valence shell because it only has four orbitals in its valence (outer) shell to accomodate those electrons: 2s and three 2p orbitals (2px, 2py, 2pz) Each of those orbitals can hold 2 electrons giving a total capacity of 8. Once you get past the 2nd row of the Periodic Table, elements can exceed 8 electrons in their valence shell. This is because they have access to valence d-orbitals, which although unoccupied because they are higher in energy), still have the same average distance from the nucleus and so are available for bonding.
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How many does the atoms electrons in their outer shells does the Octet Rule state they need?
8 electrons and yes, the Octet rule states this
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 do atoms share gain or lose electrons?
Atoms gain, share, or lose electrons to try and become more stable. Atoms will gain, share, or lose electrons until they have a stable 8 valence electrons in their outer shell which is called an octet, which is stated in the octet rule. See the attached links for information on the octet rule.
What do atoms that have the s and p sublevels filled with eight electrons have?
Atoms, like Neon (Ne), that have the s and p sublevels filled with either electrons are said to have an "octet" of electrons.
What is the magic number of electrons when you are bonding element?
For most atoms, it is 8 valence electrons, usually referred to as an octet.
How many does the atoms electrons in their outer shells does the Octet Rule state they need?
8 electrons and yes, the Octet rule states this
How many electrons must the atoms of S share with other atoms in covalent bonding to achieve an octet of electrons?
two electrons
What do metallic atoms produce when they lose their valence electrons?
An octet
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 do atoms share gain or lose electrons?
Atoms gain, share, or lose electrons to try and become more stable. Atoms will gain, share, or lose electrons until they have a stable 8 valence electrons in their outer shell which is called an octet, which is stated in the octet rule. See the attached links for information on the octet rule.
Do molecules bond together to form electrons?
No, atoms do not bond to form electrons because electrons cannot be "formed" in this manner. Instead, bonds are formed when atoms share the electrons they possesses. Each atom wants to gain a full octet of electrons in its outermost shell. Until the atom has eight, it cannot be happy and remains "unstable." So, through the process of bonding, an atom will share its valence electrons (electrons in the outer shell) with another atom. This way, each atom can satisfy its octet and be happy.
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 can atoms achieve octet rule?
by losing or gaining electrons to become stable
What do atoms that have the s and p sublevels filled with eight electrons have?
Atoms, like Neon (Ne), that have the s and p sublevels filled with either electrons are said to have an "octet" of electrons.
What is the magic number of electrons when you are bonding element?
For most atoms, it is 8 valence electrons, usually referred to as an octet.
Why octet rule is not obeyed in the formation of h2 molecule?
hydrogen atoms have only one shell( K-shell) which can accommodate only two electrons. Therefore each hydrogen atom in hydrogen moleculecontributes one electron forming a pair which is shared between the two atoms. Thus in hydrogen molecule duplet rule is followed and not the octet rule.
Most atoms need eight valence electrons to be stable is called what?
Octet Rule!
