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What is the maximum number of covalent bonds an element with atomic number 8 can make with hydrogen?

Sunday, February 21st, 2010
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Tina T asked:

The element with atomic number 8 would need 2 electrons to fill its valence shell, where as hydrogen only needs 1 to fill its valence shell right?

The answer to this is 2 maximum covalent bonds, but I cannot figure out why. Science savvy people heeeelp I have a bio 2 exam coming up and my professor and TA are slow at responding to email! Thanks!

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