Which of the Following Statements About Lewis Structures Is FALSE

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Lewis structures is FALSE?

• A)An octet is when an atom has 8 valence electrons.
• B)A duet is a stable electron configuration for helium.
• C)An ionic bond occurs when electrons are transferred.
• D)A covalent bond occurs when electrons are shared.
• E)All of the above statements are true.

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