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4 March, 15:32

How does oxygen satisfy the octet rule? Mark all that apply.

a. It gains 2 electrons

b. It transfers 6 electrons

c. It gains 8 electrons

d. It shares 2 electrons with another nonmetal

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  1. 4 March, 16:18
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    (D) It shares to electrons with another non metal. Take H2O for example. Oxygen has 6 valence electrons, Hydrogen has one. Each valence electron on hydrogen will share its electron with one of the two remaining unpaired electrons of Oxygen.
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