1.1 - The Octet Rule
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Practice Questions
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What does the Octet Rule state?
💡 Hint: Think about the number of electrons in noble gases.
What type of bond occurs between sodium and chlorine in NaCl?
💡 Hint: Consider how metals and non-metals interact.
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What is the primary goal of atoms according to the Octet Rule?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes noble gases stable.
True or False: Covalent bonds can only form between metals.
💡 Hint: Consider the types of elements involved.
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Discuss the limitations of the Octet Rule and the exceptions to this rule.
💡 Hint: Consider elements in higher periods of the periodic table.
Predict the molecular geometry of a water molecule and explain how the Octet Rule applies.
💡 Hint: Think about VSEPR theory and electron repulsion.
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