Answer to Question #164661 in General Chemistry for Cora Gunderson

Question

according to the ____ rule, elements tend to react until they have the same electron configuration as a _____. _____, found on the left of the _____, tend to lose electrons and from ____. _____ tend gain electrons to form _____.

Answer 1

According to the Octet rule, elements tend to react until they have the same electron configuration as a Noble gas. Elements found on the left of the Periodic Table, tend to lose electrons and from the right of the Periodic Table tend gain electrons to form an Octet Structure.