In your own words, explain why an atom or ion obeys the duet or octet rule is said to have a noble gas configuration of electrons.

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Section12.3: Lewis Structures
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1. In your own words, explain why an atom or ion obeys the duet or octet rule is said to have a noble gas configuration of electrons.

 

2. Which of the following bonds is more polar? Explain:

F-O

F-C

3. Draw a Lewis Dot Diagram of:

a) CH2Cl2

b) Na3N

c) ion of S

4. What type of bond would you expect between the following (considering their electronegativity values, shown in parentheses)? Explain:

a) A (0.2) and B (3.9)

b) Z (2.3) and X (2.4)

c) Z (2.3) and B (3.9)

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