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anshika

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Why is an octet of electrons a stable configuration?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Describe the differences between the carbon and oxygen atoms.
 
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leahm14

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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

When both the s and p orbitals of an atom are filled, a certain stability is achieved. There are two electrons which fill the s orbitals and six electrons that fill the p orbitals. Therefore, eight electrons will fill both, giving a stable configuration.

Answer to Question 2

Carbon has six protons in the nucleus and six electrons.


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