Practice Octet Rule (4.6) - Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding

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Question 1.
What is the Octet Rule?
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Think about why atoms seek stability.
Question 2.
Name a group of elements that already has a complete outer shell.
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These elements are typically found in Group 18.
3Question 3.
What does the Octet Rule state?
- Atoms prefer to have seven electrons.
- Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve eight electrons in their outer shell.
- Atoms do not interact with other atoms.
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Think about why atoms seek stability.
4Question 4.
True or False: Non-metals typically gain electrons to form bonds.
- True
- False
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Consider how non-metals behave in ionic and covalent bonds.
Question 5.
Explain how the Octet Rule can predict the reactivity of the alkali metals.
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Look at their position in the periodic table and their electron configurations.
Question 6.
Given the elements carbon and oxygen, predict the type of bonds they will form with each other.
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Consider their positions in the periodic table and their valence electron counts.

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