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What are the two ways of distributing electrons?
Electrons can be distributed in an atom either in specific energy levels known as electron shells, or in sublevels within those shells called orbitals. The distribution of electrons follows the rules of the Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, and Hund's rule.
Can the number of protons always equal the number of electrons in an atom?
This is not a general valid rule; ions have a different number of electrons.
What is the significance of the octet rule in the study of chemistry?
The octet rule in the study of chemistry states that atoms combine in such a way as they each have eight electrons in their valance. The electrons shared by two atoms in a covalent bond are counted twice.
What is the link between the noble gases and the outer shells?
Noble gases have a full outer electron shell, making them stable and unreactive. Their electron configuration serves as a model for achieving stability by filling the outer shell with electrons, similar to the octet rule in chemistry.
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.
What predicts that atoms will react with each other to become more stable by filling their valence shells with eight electrons?
the octet rule does
Is the octet rule a general rule?
The octet rule is a simple rule of thumb that states that atoms tend to combine in such a way that they each have eight electrons in their valence shells, giving them the same electron configuration as a noble gas. The rule is applicable to the main-group elements. In simple terms, molecules or ions tend to be most stable when the outermost electron shells of their constituent atoms contain eight electrons
Why does some valence shells have eighteen electrons and some only eight?
Octet rule and 18-electron rule.
According to the oclet rule an atom with two electron shells is most stable when it contains eight?
The octet rule is a simple rule of thumb that states that atoms tend to combine in such a way that they each have eight electrons in their valence shells, giving them the same electron configuration as a noble gas. The rule is applicable to the main-group elements. In simple terms, molecules or ions tend to be most stable when the outermost electron shells of their constituent atoms contain eight electrons.ELECTRONS
What two atoms follow the duet rule in filling up their valence shells of electrons?
Hydrogen and helium follow the duet rule, which means they strive to have a full valence shell with two electrons. Hydrogen can achieve this by gaining one electron, while helium already has a full valence shell with two electrons.
Atoms with low electronegativity like lithium have weak attractive force for electrons because?
they have few valence electrons and aren't close to having eight valence electrons
Why Two electron shells in oxygen?
Oxygen has two electron shells because it has eight electrons. The first shell can hold a maximum of two electrons, while the second shell can hold up to eight electrons. In oxygen, two electrons occupy the first shell and the remaining six electrons occupy the second shell to satisfy the octet rule.
What are the two ways of distributing electrons?
Electrons can be distributed in an atom either in specific energy levels known as electron shells, or in sublevels within those shells called orbitals. The distribution of electrons follows the rules of the Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, and Hund's rule.
How many does the atoms electrons in their outer shells does the Octet Rule state they need?
The Octet rule is for eight(8) electrons in the outer most energy shell. NB Remember 'Octa' from Latin , means '8' ( eight).
Can the number of protons always equal the number of electrons in an atom?
This is not a general valid rule; ions have a different number of electrons.
The octet rule indicates that?
In chemistry, the octet rule states that an atom has eight electrons in its outer shell. When all eight electron orbitals are filled, the atom is described as non-reactive. Examples include neon and argon.
Elements with complete outer shells?
Elements with complete outer shells have a full valence shell of electrons and are stable. This configuration is typically achieved by having eight electrons in the outer shell (known as the octet rule) or two electrons for the first shell. These elements are generally inert or have low reactivity due to their stable electron configuration.
