Octet Rule and Ionic Bonding Quiz

Which element is an exception to the octet rule due to only needing two electrons to fill its valence shell?

How many covalent bonds does carbon typically form to reach an octet?

How many covalent bonds does nitrogen typically form to obtain an octet?

Which group of elements obtain an octet by forming two covalent bonds?

What do we call it when a pair of atoms shares more than one pair of electrons?

Why is hydrogen considered an exception to the octet rule?

What is the trend that atoms like to have eight electrons in their valence shell called?

In the context of electron transfer, what type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between two atoms?

In the formation of a diatomic hydrogen molecule, how many electrons does each hydrogen atom share?

What is the term used to describe the energetically stable arrangement of electrons in the valence shell of an atom?

Which type of electron configuration is sought by atoms following the octet rule for stability?

How many valence electrons does Boron have?

Which element follows the octet rule in its Lewis structure?

What is the valence shell configuration of Neon?

How many dots are in the Lewis Electron Dot Diagram for Lithium?

Which type of ions are formed by atoms that gain electrons?

Why are the d and f subshell electrons typically omitted from Lewis electron dot diagrams?