In General, How Many Bonds Does a Nonmetal in Period

question 89

Multiple Choice

In general, how many bonds does a nonmetal in period 2 form?

• A) the same number as the number of nonbonding electrons in the atom
• B) the same number as the number of electrons needed to obtain an octet
• C) the same number as the total number of electrons in the atom
• D) eight, in accordance with the octet rule
• E) It is impossible to predict the number.

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