Use the formal charge argument to rationalize why BF3 would not follow the octet rule.

Q: From the Lewis structures of the species given, pick all of those in which the central atom obeys…

A: Octet rule: Octa means eight. When an atom has eight electrons in their valence shell, then that…

Q: describe the elements that do not make an octet when bonding and give a brief explanation for their…

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Q: Predict the order or increasing electronegativity from the following elements:Cs, At, Tl, I

A: The electronegativity of elements has to be arranged in increasing order.

Q: Write Lewis structures for molecule or ion. Use expanded octets as necessary. SF4

A: Lewis electron structures represent the distribution of electrons in an atom and used to explain the…

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: 10. What dees the fox-say? What does the octet rule say?

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Q: Determine the number of valence electrons in POCl₃ and then draw the corresponding Lewis structure…

A: The Lewis electron dot structure for given molecules are determined by first drawing the skeletal…

Q: which group of elements have a full octet of electrons?

A: Octet rule is defined as the tendency of the toms which has 8 electron in the valence shell , when…

Q: how to know which has full octet? please explain in lots of detail

A: Carbon is having 4 bonds = 8 electrons = octet. Carbocation is having three bonds = 6 electrons =…

Q: What type of elements in the periodic table cannot break the octet rule by having an expanded octet?…

A: Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: How do Formal charge help in eliminating resonance structures?

A: When the single structure of a molecule fails to explain the bonding present in that molecule, then…

Q: Do any of these follow the octet rule if so which ones?  (a) POCl3  (b) SO4 2-  (d) ClO4 1-

A: According to octate rule atom or molecules can have 8 electron in its valence cell.

Q: A skeletal structure for perchlorate (CIO) is shown below. Starting from this structure, complete…

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Q: What is electronegativity? What are the periodic trends in electronegativity?

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Q: Which of the following violates the octet rule?

A: In this question we have to choose correct option of the violates the octet rule with explanation.

Q: Draw a lewis structre obeying the octet rule for CH2NOCl. Note- the two hydrogens and the C are all…

A: Lewis dot structure are the diagrams which represent the valece electrons of atoms within a…

Q: Based on formal charge considerations, which of the following would likely be the correct…

A: When one structure is not enough to explain all the properties of a compound, more than one…

Q: Write Lewis structures for molecule or ion. Use expanded octets as necessary.Cl3PO

A: The Lewis structure of a compound represents all the valence electrons present in each atom…

Q: Write Lewis structures for molecule or ion. Use expanded octets as necessary. PF5

A: Lewis structure is the simplest electronic manifestation of the valence shell in a molecule. It is…

Q: Which of the following Lewis dot diagrams is incorrect?

A: Total valence electrons = number of valence electrons of central atom + Number of valence electrons…

Q: Write the Lewis structure for molecule (octet rule not followed). BH3

A: Lewis theory is not sophisticated enough to be correct every time. It is impossible to write good…

Q: What is the rhyme that goes along with the Octet Rule?

A: Every atom has a tendency to gain nearest noble gas configuration by donating or accepting electrons…

Q: Why does the octet rule have exceptions? List the three major categories of exceptions and an…

A: The octet rule refers to the tendency of atoms to prefer to have eight electrons in the valence…

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: Write the Lewis structure for molecule (octet rule not followed). BBr3

A: Boron (B) has 3 electrons in its outermost shell and Br has 7 electrons in it’s outermost shell.…

Q: draw all the plausible resonance structures for CN2^2- ions. use the formal charge method to…

A: All the possible resonating structure for (CN2 )2- and the best resonating structure by using formal…

Q: 3. Which of the following species violate the octet rule (are exceptions to octet rule) BF,; SO:…

A: The octet rule explains why atoms undergo chemical reactions and form bonds with each other.…

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: Draw the most stable Lewis's diagram for 2RO; that follows the octet rules and include the formal…

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Q: Resonance structures in which every atom has an octet are better.  Explain why ?

A: Resonance structures in which every atom has an octet are better has to be explained.

Q: Write Lewis structures for the following molecules or ions, which have central atoms that do not…

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Q: What if the difference in electronegativity is less than 2.0 but a molecule has a metal atom? What…

A: Electronegativity is the ability of an element to attract electrons of a bond towards itself. On the…

Q: Why do H and He not obey the octet rule?

A: Hydrogen and helium are similar to each other because both do not obey the octet rule.

Q: What is the relevance of electronegativity of the elements?

A: Electronegativity It is the property of an atom by virtue of which it has more affinity towards…

Q: What is the s the octet rule?

A: The octet rule is valid for s-block and p-block element except hydrogen, helium and lithium atoms.…

Q: Q: Can some atoms exceed the limits of the octet rule in bonding? If so, give an example. A: Yes,…

A: Octet Rule According to this rule, an atom which forms a compound have 8 valence electrons, thus the…

Q: 3. Which of the following species violate the octet rule (are exceptions to octet rule) BF, SO; PCl;…

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Q: What is used to determine the correctness of resonance structures? Explain.

A: Resonance structures are used to describe the delocalization of electrons in molecules with the help…

Q: . a. (i) Describe the octet rule. (ii) Why does the boron trifluoride molecule, BF3, not obey the…

A: Octet Rule: This rule states that every atom tend to attain electronic configuration in its…

Q: What is the total number of valence electrons in the Lewis structure of ICl,"? electrons 2 Draw a…

A: Lewis structure: To draw the lewis structure of a molecule we have to find the total number of…

Q: 58Ce, 59Pr, and 60Nd compare and interpret the Allred-Rochow electronegativity values of each atom.

A: Allred-Rochow Electronegativity : The Allred-Rochow interpretation of electronegativity rests…

Q: Can someone just confirm my answer, did I draw the Lewis structure correct with line pairs.

A: No, the Lewis structure made by you is incorrect as the lone pairs of I are missing. Please find…

Q: Write Lewis structures for molecule or ion. Use expanded octets as necessary. GeF4

A: Lewis structures for each molecule or ion with Use expanded octets are given below -

Actinides

The elements in which the extra electron tends to enter the 5f-orbitals of (n–2)th main shell are considered 5f-block elements. They are also named actinides. Actinides include 15 elements, from atomic number 89 to 103.