Practice For very small atoms like hydrogen, the "duet rule" applies - 4.1.1.2.2 | Chemical Bonding: Why Atoms Stick Together | IB MYP Grade 8 Chemistry
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4.1.1.2.2 - For very small atoms like hydrogen, the "duet rule" applies

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Question 1

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What does the duet rule state?

💡 Hint: Think about how many electrons hydrogen needs to be stable.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a molecule that follows the duet rule.

💡 Hint: What molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms?

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Question 1

What is the duet rule?

💡 Hint: Think about how many electrons hydrogen requires for stability.

Question 2

True or False: The octet rule applies to hydrogen.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember what hydrogen needs for stability.

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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