Question

The valence electron configurations of several atoms are shown. how many bonds can each atom make without hybridization? 2s^2 2p^3

Answer 1

Answer: This element needs 3 electrons to complete its octet state

Why?:
since the electrons in 2s2 are already paired they cannot form a bond pair with electrons from other elements without hybridisation however the 3 electrons in 2p3 are unpaired so can form bond pairs with electrons from other elements without hybridisation.

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