Question

swyk: bonding and molecular propert

bond involves

elements that share electrons. these elements share electrons to get a full

electron shell in order to follow the

rule.

ionic covalent metal nonmetal inner outer double octet

Explanation:

1. The first blank: A covalent bond is the type of bond where elements share electrons. So "Covalent" fits here.
2. The second blank: Nonmetal elements are the ones that typically form covalent bonds by sharing electrons (metals form ionic bonds by transferring electrons). So "Nonmetal" is correct.
3. The third blank: The electrons involved in bonding (and the ones that determine the octet rule) are in the outer electron shell (valence electrons). So "Outer" is appropriate.
4. The fourth blank: The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have 8 electrons in their outer shell (except for some exceptions like H, He). So "Octet" fits here.

Answer:

First blank: Covalent
Second blank: Nonmetal
Third blank: Outer
Fourth blank: Octet