4.1.1.2.2 - For very small atoms like hydrogen, the "duet rule" applies
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What does the duet rule state?
💡 Hint: Think about how many electrons hydrogen needs to be stable.
Give an example of a molecule that follows the duet rule.
💡 Hint: What molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms?
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What is the duet rule?
💡 Hint: Think about how many electrons hydrogen requires for stability.
True or False: The octet rule applies to hydrogen.
💡 Hint: Remember what hydrogen needs for stability.
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Consider an atom of lithium. Explain how it behaves in relation to hydrogen concerning bonding principles.
💡 Hint: Think about how many electrons each atom needs for stability.
If you were to form a molecule using hydrogen and carbon, how would hydrogen's duet rule influence the bonding?
💡 Hint: Consider the shared electrons in a covalent bond.
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