How many covalent bonds are predicted for each atom? atoms; p, se, i, n, c , b

Explanation:

Covalent bonds are defined as the bonds which are formed by the sharing of electrons between the atoms. They are usually formed by non-metals.

The number of covalent bonds are predicted by the number of valence electrons.

Elements belonging to Period 3 and above will form covalent bonds same as the number of valence electron because of the presence of d-orbitals.

Elements belonging to period 2 will form covalent bonds = (8 - number of valence electrons)

For the given elements:

This element has 5 valence electrons and will form 5 covalent bonds.

This element has 6 valence electrons will form 6 covalent bonds.

This element has 7 valence electrons will form 7 covalent bonds.

This element has 5 valence electrons. It will form (8 - 5) = 3 covalent bonds.

This element has 4 valence electrons. It will form (8 - 4) = 4 covalent bonds.

This element has 3 valence electrons. It will form (8 - 3) = 5 covalent bonds.

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explanation:

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assuming that your periodic table has eighteen columns, you should highlight   the four elements in the third column from the left of the table.

neutral atoms of elements after calcium contain d electrons. the energy of d orbitals of a particular main shell lies between the energy of the s and p orbitals of the next main shell. for example, electrons in the have energy higher than those in the orbital while lower than those of the orbital.

by the aufbau principle, electrons fill orbitals one at a time, starting from those of the lowest energy. the orbital is therefore filled right after orbitals and before orbitals.  

potassium has electron configuration and calcium . the s orbital of a main shell holds a maximum of two electrons. the next element would thus have the electron configuration and satisfy the requirements.

a neutral atom of the element contains three electrons on top of the most recent noble gas element. it should thus be placed in the third column of the periodic table. both scandium and yttrium would satisfy the conditions. an aufbau diagram indicates that the 4f orbital is filled before the 5d. however, it appears that exceptions exists for both lanthanum and actinium. neutral atoms of the two d-block elements also demonstrate the and should be highlighted as well.