Select the correct answer. which statement best explains the octet rule? a. atoms gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full valence shell. b. compounds always consist of eight electrons. c. molecules always consist of eight atoms. d. all atoms require eight electrons to form bonds.

Suppose you got a low yield of benzoin from your benzoin condensation reaction and thus only have 0.300 g of benzoin to use as the starting material for this reaction. how much concentrated nitric acid should you add? (concentrated nitric acid is 15.8 m). write your answer in the form x.xx ml

Which is a chemical property of iron? a. it forms iron oxide (rust) when exposed to moisture and air. b. it is a gray–black metal that is hard to the touch. c. it has a melting point of 2795°f (1536°c). d. it is a good conductor of heat

16. why must the number of electrons lost equal the number of electrons gained in every redox reaction? use 3 – 4 sentences in your own words to address this question. 18. what type of radiation is emitted when chromium-51 decays into manganese-51? show the nuclear equation that leads you to this answer. 19. a radioactive nucleus alpha decays to yield a sodium-24 nucleus in 14.8 hours. what was the identity of the original nucleus? show the nuclear equation that leads you to this answer.