Textbook QuestionWhich of the following substances contains an atom that does not follow the octet rule?(a) AlCl3 (b) PCl3 (c) PCl5(d) SiCl4785views
Open QuestionAtoms of oxygen have a total of 8 electrons. Are these atoms stable, and why or why not?484views
Open QuestionConsider the following four molecules. which of these satisfy the octet rule and which do not?508views
Open QuestionWhat will oxygen likely do to complete its outermost shell, based on the Lewis dot diagram shown?578views
Textbook Question(a) Which of these compounds is an exception to the octet rule: carbon dioxide, water, ammonia, phosphorus trifluoride, or arsenic pentafluoride?
Multiple ChoiceHow many more electrons does carbon need to satisfy the octet rule in its outer shell?181views
Multiple ChoiceAccording to the octet rule, how many electrons does an atom typically need in its outer shell to achieve stability?35views