Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The number of covalent bonds formed by fluorine atom has to be predicted.
Concept Introduction:
Atoms that consist of one, two or three outermost electrons forms one, two or three bonds respectively.
Atoms with four or more outermost electrons form sufficient bonds to form an octet.
(b)
Interpretation:
The number of covalent bonds formed by silicon atom has to be predicted.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The number of covalent bonds formed by bromine atom has to be predicted.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(d)
Interpretation:
The number of covalent bonds formed by oxygen atom has to be predicted.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(e)
Interpretation:
The number of covalent bonds formed by phosphorus atom has to be predicted.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(f)
Interpretation:
The number of covalent bonds formed by sulphur atom has to be predicted.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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