(a) State the octet rule. (b) Does the octet rule apply to ionic as well as to covalent compounds? Explain, using examples as appropriate

Q: In the Lewis structure for an ionic compound, the brackets go around what?

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Q: Deciding whether a Lewis structure satisfies the octet rule.

A: The octet rule states that atoms gain or lose electrons or share electrons to attain an outer shell…

Q: Are the following Ionic Compounds, Covalent Compounds or Acids? Write formulas as appropriate for…

A: we have to write the formula of the given compounds and classify them

Q: Write Lewis structures of simple molecules following the octet rule

A: Introduction :  Lewis structures are a simple way of representing chemical structures, particularly…

Q: Explain the concept of electronegativity and how it contributes tothe formation of polar and…

A: Electronegativity is the ability of particular atom to attract electrons. Polarity comes with…

Q: What is required first in order to ascertain the Lewis electron dot diagram of an atom?

A: Lewis electron dot diagram is a representation of valence electrons of an atom. It is formed to…

Q: does Oxygen and iodine form a ionic compound?

A: Various types of chemical compounds are studied in chemistry. Some of these compounds are covalent,…

Q: What do you mean by the covalent character ?

A: The covalent character has to be defined.

Q: Contrast ionic and covalent compounds with respect totheir solid-state structures

A: (a) Covalent compounds are those in which the bonds are formed due to the mutual sharing of the…

Q: which factors favours the formation of ionic bond?

A: Ionic bond: By complete transfer of one or more electrons from one species to another leads to the…

Q: In drawing Lewis structures, we learn that a hydrogen atom forms only one bond in a covalent…

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Q: What is Electronegativity and electropositivity?

A: In the morden periodic table Group 1 and group 2 are electropositive element where as group 17…

Q: The covalent bonding % in B4C is…………….., The ionic bonding % in B2O3 is……………

A: % ionic & covalent character can be calculated by Hannay Smith equation  % of Covalent character…

Q: Discuss the concept of resonance, being certain to definethe terms resonance, resonance form, and…

A: In chemistry, when the structure of molecules is drawn using the lewis concept in which valence…

Q: Explain the role of electrons in chemical bonding and in relation to the octet rule.

A: Octet rule: It states that the ability of an atom to take part in a chemical bonding in such a way…

Q: Which of the following compounds would be expected to have the highest value of lattice energy?

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Q: What is the Lewis structure of the covalent compound that contains one nitrogen atom, one atom, and…

A: The Lewis structure of the covalent compound that contains one nitrogen atom, one hydrogen atom and…

Q: What are Lewis structures and what does the octet law say about bonds? Give examples

A: Structure is shape of molecule.  Lewis structure is the structure made by taking into account all…

Q: Determine the number of valence electrons in POCI, and then draw the corresponding Lewis structure…

A: Valence electrons :-  The number of electrons present in outermost shell of of an atom is known as…

Q: Considering H, C, N, and O, which elements follow the octet rule and which do not?

A: Given :-  Elements : H,C,N and O  To determine :-  Which of the given elements follow octet rule and…

Q: disilicon pentaselenide,  is it ionic or covalent?

A: Ionic bond is formed when there is large difference in electronegativity value of two atoms.…

Q: When oxygen forms single bonds using every valence in its valence shell, the electron pairs are…

A: Oxygen- Atomic number = 8 Valence electrons = 6 Valency = 2 Oxygen can from 2 bonds. It has two lone…

Q: How is the negative charge of a polyatomic anion incorporated when determining the number of valence…

A: The ions are given same importance as that of the neutral species. Therefore, the number of…

Q: Explain, using Lewis symbols and the octet rule, whyhelium is so nonreactive.

A: Explain, using Lewis symbols and the octet rule, why helium is so nonreactive.

Q: Explain, using Lewis symbols and the octet rule, whyneon is so nonreactive.

A: The structural representation of a molecule or ion which indicates the bond formation between atoms…

Q: Describe the Octet Rule?

A: There are some rules in chemistry to define the stability and existence of particles or atoms. The…

Q: :Ö-As=Ö Based on the Lewis structure given, the formal charge on the central arsenic atom is

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Q: Contrast ionic and covalent compounds with respect totheir behaviors in solution.

A: The ironic ionic and covalent compounds have to be differentiated with respect to their behaviors in…

Q: Which of the following cannot exceed an octet in a molecule? Sulfur, Nitrogen, Iodine, or…

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Q: How does the Lewis model for covalent bonding account for the to ionic compounds)?

A: How does the Lewis model for covalent bonding account for the ionic compound?

Q: a. Are there any examples in which an ionic solid contains covalent bonds?

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Q: Where in the periodic table are the most electronegative elements found, and where are the least…

A: Electronegativity,  tests the propensity of an atom to draw a shared pair of electrons. The…

Q: Explain Lewis Structures of Molecular Compounds and Polyatomic Ions

A: A Lewis dot structure is a simple diagram that shows the bonding between atoms and the arrangement…

Q: Which of the following compounds is molecular (covalent)?

A: Given : formula of different compounds.

Q: Define the term electronegativity. Then, (ii) explain how covalent and ionic bonds differ from each…

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Q: Give example of any two compounds which exists but donot obey the octet rule.

A: Octet rule states that an atom exhibits in stable arrangement only if its valence shell has 8…

Q: What do Lewis structures and VSEPR/electron models tell u sand what is the difference between them?

A: Lewis structures show how valence electrons are arranged among atoms in a molecule. Lewis structures…

Q: Explain in terms of the distribution of charge, why H2O is considered a nonpolar compound

A: NOTE: H2O is considered as polar compound and not a nonpolar compound. Hence I'm explaining why its…

Q: An ionic compound formed from ions with charges A3" and X2 will have the formula

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Q: Does the periodic trend of electronegativity match the periodic trend of ionization energy?

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Q: describe the ionic characteristics of covalent bond with suitable examples.

A: Electronegativity (EN)  :-  The tendency of a bonded atom to attract the shared pair of electron…

Q: Which of the named compounds have correct structures? *

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Q: Which labeled atom(s) in the following compound is (are) in violation of the octet rule?

A: The atoms form ionic bonds (by exchange of electrons) or covalent bonds (by sharing of electrons) to…