Octet Rule

According to the Octet Rule, atoms of elements react with each other in order to attain ____ electrons in their outermost energy level or shell.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

How do can atoms complete the octet rule?

• They lose or gain protons

• They lose or gain neutrons

• They lose or gain electrons in the outer most level

• They lose of gain electrons from the inner most level

How many valence electrons are elements trying to reach in their outer shells?

• 1

• 2

• 5

• 8

Which of the following elements GAINS 1 electron in order to attain an octet?

• sodium

• calcium

• helium

• boron

• chlorine

An atom of Neon complies with the Octet Rule because it has ___ electrons in its outer shell.

• 10

• 8

• 2

• 7

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How many electrons does C need to complete the octet rule?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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What charge will this atom have when it satisfies the octet rule?

• -3

• +3

• -5

• +5

• 0

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Which of the following elements GAINS 2 electrons in order to attain an octet?

• cesium

• magnesium

• phosphorus

• sulfur

• iodine

Which of the following elements LOSES 3 electrons in order to attain an octet?

• nitrogen

• lithium

• aluminum

• oxygen

• iodine

Each of the following elements will LOSE ELECTRONS in order to attain an octet EXCEPT _______

• iodine

• magnesium

• potassium

• copper

• strontium

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