To achieve an octet in the valence energy level, a hydrogen atom will gain seven electrons.
True or False?

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Question

To achieve an octet in the valence energy level, a hydrogen atom will gain seven electrons.
True or False?

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.sam. · Answer

'Oct' in Octet means 8. Hydrogen has 1 electron, 1s1 and unable to achieve octet because it's 's' shell can only fit 2 electrons max.

.sam. · Answer

So there's no reason to add 7 electrons when hydrogen can only take 2.

nvidiaintely · Answer

Thanks for the help!

thesmartone · Answer

Yeah, Hyrdrogen is the only exception. Hydrogen needs two electrons to become stable, where as the other group A elements need 8 electons to become stable. :P