The statement is true. The octet rule refers to the general rule of thumb wherein atoms of main-group elements tend to bond with other atoms in such a way that each atom possesses eight electrons (octet) in their valence shell. They tend to form the same electronic configuration as the noble gases. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. One of which is silane, SiH₄. A hydrogen atom only has 1 valence electron and needs another electron to complete its energy level. This is unlike other atoms, for example, carbon which has 4 valence electrons and needs to form 4 covalent bonds to fill its energy levels. Thus, 4 hydrogen atoms need only 4 more electrons. This is given by the silicon atom which has 4 valence electrons. Therefore, when a silicon atom is bonded to 4 hydrogen atoms, the resulting molecule, SiH₄, is a stable one.
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Explanation:
Chlorine is the element of group 17 and third period. The atomic number of chlorine is 17 and the symbol of the element is Cl.
The electronic configuration of the element chlorine is:-
Chloride ion is formed when chlorine atom gain one more electron. So, the ground-state electron configuration for the chloride ion is:-
8.9 g + 90 g = 98.9 Copper has a density
245 mm Hg = 32.6634 kPa
<u>Explanation:</u>
When the pressure inside the can is measured in mm Hg and it is needed to convert mm mercury (Hg) to kilo pascal, we have to multiply the pressure in mm Hg with 0.13332, so that the pressure is converted in kilo pascals.
1 mm Hg × 0.13332 = 1 kPa
245 mm Hg × 0.13332 = 32.6634 kPa
So the pressure in mm mercury is converted into kilo pascals.
