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What is the purpose of oxygen atoms redistributing their electrons during the formation of an oxygen molecule?
What is the purpose of oxygen atoms redistributing their electrons during the formation of an oxygen molecule?
- To form an unstable electronic configuration
- To gain or lose electrons
- To complete the valence shell
- To attain a stable electronic configuration of the nearest noble gas (correct)
What is the electronic configuration of a Neon atom?
What is the electronic configuration of a Neon atom?
- 2, 8 (correct)
- 2, 6
- 2, 6, 6
- 2, 6, 2
How many electrons does an oxygen atom need to share in order to attain a stable electronic configuration?
How many electrons does an oxygen atom need to share in order to attain a stable electronic configuration?
- Two pairs (correct)
- Four pairs
- One pair
- Three pairs
What is the valence shell configuration of an oxygen atom before sharing electrons?
What is the valence shell configuration of an oxygen atom before sharing electrons?
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