(a)
Interpretation:
It is to be determined whether
Concept interpretation:
The octet rule states that atoms are most stable when they have eight electrons in their valance shells.
(a)
Answer to Problem 54A
Explanation of Solution
Lewis’s structure of
Each element has eight electrons, so it follows the octet rule.
(b)
Interpretation:
It is to be examined whether
Concept interpretation:
The octet rule states that atoms are most stable when they have eight electrons in their valance shells.
(b)
Answer to Problem 54A
No, it does not follow the octet rule.
Explanation of Solution
The Lewis structure is as follows:
(c)
Interpretation:
It is to be examined whether
Concept Interpretation:
The octet rule states that atoms are most stable when they have eight electrons in their valance shells.
(c)
Answer to Problem 54A
No, it does not follow the octet rule.
Explanation of Solution
The Lewis structure is as follows:
(d)
Interpretation:
It is to be examined whether
Concept Interpretation:
The octet rule states that atoms are most stable when they have eight electrons in their valance shells.
(d)
Answer to Problem 54A
Yes, it does obey the octet rule.
Explanation of Solution
The Lewis structure is as follows:
The sulfur atom has 8 electrons; thus, it obeys the octet rule.
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