Question

use the periodic table to answer the question.
a reaction occurs that results in a molecule with two atoms of the same element. the atoms share six electrons. which molecule could be the product of the reaction?
(1 point)
○ f₂
○ o₂
○ si₂
○ n₂

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the number of shared electrons in each molecule

• For F₂: Each F atom has 7 valence electrons. In F₂, they share 1 pair (2 electrons) of electrons.
• For O₂: Each O atom has 6 valence electrons. In O₂, they share 2 pairs (4 electrons) of electrons.
• For Si₂: Si has a complex bonding situation in such a di - atomic form (not a common stable form like the others in the options, and if we consider valence electrons, Si has 4 valence electrons, and sharing would not lead to 6 shared electrons in a simple di - atomic molecule).
• For N₂: Each N atom has 5 valence electrons. In N₂, they form a triple bond, which means they share 3 pairs (6 electrons) of electrons.

Since the problem states that the two atoms of the same element share six electrons, N₂ is the correct answer.

Answer:

N₂