the atoms shown below is ... a) likely to form a covalent bond. b) likely to form a ionic bond. c) not likely to form any bonds. d) likely to form double bonds.

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anonymous · Answer

here is the picture

perl · Answer

how many electrons are in the outer orbit

anonymous · Answer

um I counted 10 why?

perl · Answer

there are 8

perl · Answer

The reason why we should count the number of electrons is the octet rule. An atom is most stable (non reactive) when the outermost shell is full of 8 electrons

anonymous · Answer

oh the outer orbit sorry.

anonymous · Answer

so what is it likely to make? like what kind of bond?

perl · Answer

since the outermost shell is full, it is non reactive. it is unlikely to make any bonds

perl · Answer

it won't give up an electron or accept an electron

anonymous · Answer

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perl · Answer

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perl · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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