4 Questions
What is the purpose of oxygen atoms redistributing their electrons during the formation of an oxygen molecule?
To attain a stable electronic configuration of the nearest noble gas
What is the electronic configuration of a Neon atom?
2, 8
How many electrons does an oxygen atom need to share in order to attain a stable electronic configuration?
Two pairs
What is the valence shell configuration of an oxygen atom before sharing electrons?
Incomplete
This quiz covers the atomic orbit structure and formation of an oxygen molecule through the redistribution of electrons for stable electronic configurations, following the noble gas rule. It includes the concept of stable and unstable electronic configurations, focusing on achieving a complete valence shell with 8 electrons.
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