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KMnO4, in which the central Mn has 7 bonds: one single (-) and three double (=) bonds, binding 4 other atoms (O).

(K-O-)Mn(=O)3

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What happens to the outer electrons of a metal when it joins a non metal?

The outer electrons of a metal atom that bonds with a nonmetal atom are either transferred to the nonmetal to form an ionic bond or shared with the nonmetal to form one or more covalent bonds.


Can every atom form every type of bond?

Theoretically, in extreme conditions, every atom can form every type of bonds. Generally, atoms tend to bond each other by releasing the most possible energy. The lower the energy of the bond is the more stable.


What would an example of an atom with more than one bond be of?

Two bonds between the two oxygen atoms in O2. Three bonds between the two nitrogen atoms in N2


The three types of bonds in an atom?

The three you may be looking for are covalent bonds, Ionic bonds and intermolecular forces. Covalent bonds are between atoms and they share electrons. An example is O2 where 4 electrons are shared between the two atoms. Ionic bonds occur between atoms and one atom takes the electrons from the other such as NaCl. Cl takes one electron from Na so both follow the octet rule. Intermolecular forces include dispersion forces, hydrogen bonding and dipole dipole interactions. In intermolecular forces the electrons in an atom are dispereded within the electron cloud in a way that a positive and negative region can occur in an atom at anyone time and anywhere. A popular example is hydrogen bonding in water. Water is H2O. The O is more electronegative which will keeps electron close to it even from hydrogen. This allows the O atom to bee negative and the H atoms to be positive. Opposites attract and the positive end of one molecule attracts to the negative O of another molecule.


What atoms form multiple bonds?

Atoms such as carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur are known to form multiple bonds. For example, carbon can form double or triple bonds with other carbon atoms or with atoms like oxygen or nitrogen. Nitrogen can form triple bonds with itself to create nitrogen gas, while oxygen can form double bonds with other oxygen atoms in molecules like O2.

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Which atom would be most likely to form three covalent bonds?

Nitrogen appears as N2 where there are three bonds between the two nitrogen atoms.


How many number of covalent bonds can One atom of nitrogen with no net charge form?

One atom of nitrogen can form a maximum of three covalent bonds. This is because nitrogen has five valence electrons and it needs three more electrons to complete its octet and become stable.


A carbon atom can form no more than this number of bonds?

A carbon atom can typically only form 4 covalent bonds, but there are rare special cases in which it may form more than 4 to create an expanded octet.


What is the rule of thumb for determining the number of covalent bonds an atom can perform?

An atom can typically form covalent bonds corresponding to the number of electrons it needs to achieve a full valence shell. For example, carbon, which needs four more electrons to complete its valence shell, can form up to four covalent bonds. Nitrogen, needing three electrons for a full valence shell, can form up to three covalent bonds.


Which of the following hybridization schemes allows the central atom to form more than four bonds?

The only hybridization scheme that allows the central atom to form more than four bonds is sp3d2, which involves the mixing of one s orbital, three p orbitals, and two d orbitals. This hybridization scheme allows for the central atom to have six electron domains and form up to six bonds.


What is unique about the way carbon bonds?

They can form Double Bonds, or bond with more than one atom at a time.


What determines whether or not an atom will form bonds?

The number of electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom, known as valence electrons, determines its ability to form bonds. Atoms are more likely to form bonds if doing so allows them to achieve a stable electron configuration, such as a full outer energy level (octet rule). Factors like electronegativity and bonding preferences also influence whether an atom will form bonds.


How do atom form bonds with each other?

ionic bonds form when one atom gains electrons or loses electrons to another atom covalent bonds form when one 2 atoms share electrons in both types of bonding atoms bond to become more stable (to become similar to noble gases by filling their outer most shell)


What does the number of bonds tell you about the nitrogen atoms?

The number of bonds that a nitrogen atom forms can indicate its reactivity and chemical properties. Nitrogen typically forms three bonds in a stable molecule, but can form more in certain circumstances. The number of bonds can affect the molecule's structure and behavior in chemical reactions.


What happens to the outer electrons of a metal when it joins a non metal?

The outer electrons of a metal atom that bonds with a nonmetal atom are either transferred to the nonmetal to form an ionic bond or shared with the nonmetal to form one or more covalent bonds.


What is the maximum number of covalent bonds that can form between a single carbon atom and 1 or more hydrogen atoms?

A single carbon atom can form a maximum of four covalent bonds with 1 or more hydrogen atoms. This results in a methane molecule (CH4), where the carbon atom is bonded to four hydrogen atoms.


What determines the number of covelant bonds that an atom can form?

The number of covalent bonds that an atom can form is determined by the number of valence electrons it has. Atoms will typically form covalent bonds in order to achieve a full outer shell of electrons (octet rule). The number of covalent bonds an atom can form is related to the number of electrons needed to achieve this stable electron configuration.