Question

essay 5 points
how many more valence electrons does the element below need to fulfill the octet rule?
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Explanation:

Step1: Count valence electrons

The element has 5 valence electrons (count the dots).

Step2: Apply Octet Rule

The Octet Rule requires 8 valence electrons. Calculate \(8 - 5\).

Answer:

3