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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is meant by 'incomplete octet'?
💡 Hint: Think of elements with fewer than four valence electrons.
Question 2
Easy
Name two examples of odd-electron molecules.
💡 Hint: Consider molecules with an uneven number of total electrons.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is an incomplete octet?
- An atom with eight electrons
- An atom with fewer than eight electrons
- An atom with more than eight electrons
💡 Hint: Think about which elements can form stable compounds without completing the octet.
Question 2
True or False: Expanded octets are only seen in the second period elements.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider which elements can use d-orbitals.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Discuss how the limitation of the octet rule impacts the prediction of molecular stability in nitrogen oxides.
💡 Hint: Think about how each of the oxygen states might differ.
Question 2
Many heavy elements reveal expanded octets; describe a scenario in coordination chemistry where this is relevant.
💡 Hint: Focus on the geometry of the complexes formed.
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