Question

ch. 6 - how atoms bond quiz
started: oct 13 at 9:59pm
quiz instructions
this is an open note quiz. good luck.
question 8
how does boron obey the octet rule when reacting to form compounds?
it gains electrons.
it gives up electrons.
boron does not obey the octet rule.
it does not change its number of electrons.

Explanation:

The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have eight electrons in their outer - most shell. Boron has 3 valence electrons. In most of its compounds, boron forms compounds with 6 valence electrons around it (e.g., in BF₃), so it does not follow the octet rule.

Answer:

C. Boron does not obey the octet rule.