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For many molecules, the constituent atoms bond according to the ____ rule.
Incomplete octet : These elements are stable with fewer than 8 electrons in their valence shell and include hydrogen (stable with ____ elec…
Incomplete octet : These elements are stable with fewer than 8 electrons in their valence shell and include hydrogen (stable with 2 electro…
Expanded octet : Any element in period ____ and greater can hold more than 8 electrons, including phosphorus (10), sulfur (12), chlorine (1…
Expanded octet : Any element in period 3 and greater can hold more than 8 electrons, including phosphorus (____), and many others.
Odd numbers of electrons : Any molecule with an odd number of valence electrons cannot distribute those electrons to give eight to each ato…