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A set of 8 valence electrons is called?
This is called an "octet" of electrons. It could also be called a "closed shell", since it is characteristic of the outer shell of noble gas atoms.
Why does carbon does not gain or loose 4 electron to complete its octet?
Carbon does not gain or lose 4 electrons to complete its octet because it only has 4 valence electrons to begin with. To complete its octet, carbon forms covalent bonds by sharing electrons with other atoms to achieve stability due to its electronic configuration.
Explain what atoms are trying to achieve in there electron shells when they bond with each outher?
Atoms are trying achieve a stable electronic configuration i.e., stable arrangement of electrons in their electron shells. All configurations are not stable. Mostly stable configuration is attained by forming an octet of electrons in outer most shell. Sometimes octet rule is violated also.
To fulfill the octet rule electron sharing leads to electrons around each atom?
When atoms share electrons in a covalent bond, it helps each atom achieve a full outer shell of electrons, satisfying the octet rule for stability. This sharing allows atoms to complete their valence shell by filling it with eight electrons. This sharing of electrons results in the formation of molecules.
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 must the atoms of S share with other atoms in covalent bonding to achieve an octet of electrons?
two electrons
How can atoms achieve octet rule?
by losing or gaining electrons to become stable
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 share, gain, or lose electrons in order to achieve a stable configuration, usually a full valence shell. This is known as the octet rule. By doing so, atoms can attain lower energy levels and become more stable.
What do atoms tend to achieve or "yearn for" in their outer shell?
Atoms tend to achieve stability by filling their outer shell with electrons, typically aiming for a full set of eight electrons, known as the octet rule.
What two things can atoms do to achieve a stable octet of electrons?
They can either pick the electrons from around them, or start throwing them off in a measure of radioactivity.
How many electrons that an atom in the oxygen family gain or share?
Atoms in the oxygen family can gain or share two electrons in order to achieve an octet of electrons.
When two different types of atoms share electrons to complete an octet what type of bond is formed?
covalent - which means "sharing of valence electrons"
A set of 8 valence electrons is called?
This is called an "octet" of electrons. It could also be called a "closed shell", since it is characteristic of the outer shell of noble gas atoms.
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?
This statement is known as the octet rule. It states that atoms tend to combine in such a way that they either gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons (octet) to attain stability.
What is the octet rule and how is it used in covalent bonding?
The octet rule is a basic way to determine if the atoms involved in a covalent molecule have enough electrons to fill their valence shells. It simply says that each atom must be able to "reach" a total of 8 electrons to be full. There are many exceptions, due to it not being an entirely true rule.
What does it mean to achieve a stable octet?
Achieving a stable octet means having 8 valence electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom, which corresponds to the configuration of noble gases. Atoms can achieve a stable octet by gaining, losing, or sharing electrons to attain a full outer electron shell and increase their stability.
