Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
Explain Octet rule with an example.
Advertisements
उत्तर
The tendency of atoms to have eight electrons in the valence shell is known as the ‘Octet rule’ or the ‘Rule of eight’.
Example: Sodium with atomic number 11 will readily loose one electron to attain Neon’s stable electronic configuration.
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
State differences between the properties of ionic compounds and covalent compounds.
Element X is a metal with a valency 2; Y is a non-metal with a valency 3.
(a) Write an equation to show how Y forms as ion
(b) If Y is a diatomic gas, write an equation for the direct combination of X and Y to form a compound.
The following table shows the electronic configuration of the elements W, X, Y, Z:
|
Element |
W |
X |
Y |
Z |
|
Electronic |
2, 8, 1 |
2, 8, 7 |
2, 5 |
1 |
Answer the following question based on the table above:
What is the formula of the compound formed between W and X.
Name the following:
Two atoms having the same number of protons and electrons but different number of neutrons.
Give the orbital diagram of the following:
Methane
State the type of bonding in the following molecules.
Calcium oxide
Draw the geometric atomic structure of the three isotopes of hydrogen and the two isotopes of chlorine.
Draw the geometric atomic structure of the following atom showing the number of electrons, protons and neutrons in them:
\[\ce{^39_19K}\]
The element that would form cation due to the loss of electrons during the chemical reaction is ______.
Complete the following table:
| a. | Dativebond | ______ |
| b. | CaH2 → Ca+H2 | ______ |
| c. | ______ | Reduction |
| d. | ______ | Redox reaction |
