Which elements cannot have more than an octet of electrons? Select all that apply C
S
O
N
Br

{ Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen }

Explanation:

Elements can only have more than an octet of electrons if they demonstrate an expanded octet. This is if they belong to groups in or beyond the third group. Why? Well these elements have d - orbitals that they can rely on to expand the number of electrons that could otherwise be limited. * Here we are focusing on main group elements, P - block elements more specifically. *

Carbon belongs to the 2 group, and thus doesn't have an empty d - orbital. Thus, it can't have more than an octet of electrons. Sulfur belongs to group 3, hence has an empty d - orbital, and can have more than an octet of electrons. Oxygen belongs to the 2 group, and thus doesn't have an empty d - orbital, so it can't have more than an octet of electrons. Same goes for Nitrogen. Bromine belongs to group 4, thus has empty d - orbitals, and can expand further than Sulfur can - it can have more than an octet of electrons.

Solution = { Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen }

answer: option (4) is the correct answer.

explanation:

areas which are at low altitudes and near the equator tend to receive direct sunlight from the sun. hence, heat energy or radiations from the sun make these areas warmer and they have warmest water.

whereas areas which are at high altitudes and away from the equator do no receive direct sunlight. hence, no direct contact from the sun makes these regions colder and thus, they have colder water.

thus, we can conclude that the statement areas at low latitudes near the equator have the warmest water because they receive the most direct sunlight best explains the relationship between an area's geography and the temperature of its surface water.