Question

How many covalent bonds are predicted for each atom: (a) F; (b) Si; (c) Br; (d) O; (e) P; (f) S?

Answer 1

Can you draw Lewis structures for each atom? The # of bonds will generally be equal to the number of electrons an atom needs to gain to fill its level (have 8 valence electrons).

Answer 2

I answer my own question, but I am not sure whether I am right. So if I am wrong let me know why it is wrong?

(a) 1
(b) 4
(c) 1
(d) 2
(e) 3
(f) 2

Answer 3

correct, nicely done

Answer 4

Thank you! You are great!