4.2 - Octet Rule
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What do most atoms need to achieve stability according to the octet rule?
💡 Hint: Think of noble gases.
What is the duet rule?
💡 Hint: Consider the elements with less than eight electrons.
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What is the octet rule?
💡 Hint: Think about how atoms behave similarly to noble gases.
True or False: Ionic bonds are formed by sharing electrons.
💡 Hint: Consider the charge of the ions formed.
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Given that Sodium (Na) has an electron configuration of 2,8,1 and Chlorine (Cl) has 2,8,7, explain how they achieve stability through ionic bonding.
💡 Hint: Consider how each atom changes its electron count.
Discuss how covalent bonding in water (H2O) can be explained through the octet rule.
💡 Hint: Think about how sharing allows both sides to benefit.
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