Question

“Covalent bond formation is preferred if the combining atoms posses 5,6 or 7 electrons in their valence shell”

Reason???

Answer 1

Answer:

For Covalent bonds, atoms tend to share their electrons with each other to satisfy the Octet Rule. It requires 8 electrons because that is the amount of electrons needed to fill a s- and p- orbital (electron configuration); also known as a noble gas configuration.

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