Multiple Choice
The atomic structure of water (H_2O) satisfies the octet rule by having:
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11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Octet Rule
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Octet Rule
- Multiple ChoiceConsider a nitrogen atom in a molecule of ammonia (NH_3). Does the nitrogen atom satisfy the octet rule? Why or why not?17views
- Multiple ChoiceAccording to the octet rule, what is oxygen most likely to do in order to complete its outermost electron shell?36views
- Multiple ChoiceAccording to the octet rule, how many electrons do most atoms seek to have in their valence shell?34views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following elements is most likely to form stable molecules in which the central atom has an incomplete octet?15views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich process do nonmetals typically undergo to obey the octet rule?36views
- Multiple ChoiceHow does calcium obey the octet rule when reacting to form ionic compounds?49views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best explains why noble gases are chemically stable according to the octet rule?10views
- Multiple ChoiceCan chlorine expand its octet when forming chemical compounds?44views
- Multiple ChoiceAccording to the octet rule, atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve how many electrons in their outermost shell?41views
- Multiple ChoiceAccording to the octet rule, how many electrons constitute a complete octet in the valence shell of an atom?24views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best explains why some atoms have extra electrons in an expanded octet?28views
- Multiple ChoiceAccording to the octet rule, atoms whose outer electron shells contain eight electrons tend to:18views
- Multiple ChoiceWhy do atoms form bonds to achieve a full octet in their valence shell?36views
- Multiple ChoiceHow many more electrons does carbon need to satisfy the octet rule in its outer shell?178views