Question

In order to satisfy the octet rule, the element beryllium must

A. gain six electrons to have the noble gas configuration of neon.

B. have eight electrons in its outer level.

C. have two electrons in its outer level.

D. share electrons with some other element.

E. It is impossible for beryllium to satisfy the octet rule

Answer 1

@nincompoop

Answer 2

A,B and D satisfy the condition for octet (usually), but for beryllium, a group 2 metal, only C is possible. This is because to be stable beryllium must have the configuration of helium, which has 2 electrons.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

@pengembara_bumi