Practice The Octet Rule (1.1) - Chemical Bonding - IB 10 Sciences (Group 4)

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Question 1.
What does the Octet Rule state?
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Think about the number of electrons in noble gases.
Question 2.
What type of bond occurs between sodium and chlorine in NaCl?
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Consider how metals and non-metals interact.
3Question 3.
What is the primary goal of atoms according to the Octet Rule?
- To become metals
- To achieve an octet of electrons
- To form compounds
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Think about what makes noble gases stable.
4Question 4.
True or False: Covalent bonds can only form between metals.
- True
- False
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Consider the types of elements involved.
Question 5.
Discuss the limitations of the Octet Rule and the exceptions to this rule.
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Consider elements in higher periods of the periodic table.
Question 6.
Predict the molecular geometry of a water molecule and explain how the Octet Rule applies.
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Think about VSEPR theory and electron repulsion.

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