Register
How many valence electrons do atoms need to be stable? What is the exception?
94.7k views
20 votes
How many valence electrons do atoms need to be stable? What is the exception?

User RaShe
by
7.4k points

1 Answer

5 votes
In order for an atom to be stable it should have eight valence electrons in order to follow the octet rule the only exception to this rule is hydrogen as the maximum valence electrons it is able to hold is two
User Felace
by
7.2k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

7.8m questions

10.5m answers

Other Questions

Compare and contrast an electric generator and a battery??
How do you balance __H2SO4 + __B(OH)3 --> __B2(SO4)3 + __H2O
As an object’s temperature increases, the ____________________ at which it radiates energy increases.
Why is gold preferred as a superior metal over silver and bronze?
What is the evidence of a chemical reaction when the fireworks go off
Link Copied!