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ERIC Number: EJ293913
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Chemical Principles Revisited: The "6N+2 Rule" for Writing Lewis Octet Structures.
Zandler, Melvin E.; Talaty, Erach R.
Journal of Chemical Education, v61 n2 p124-27 Feb 1984
Provides a set of instructions for writing Lewis octet structures which incorporates a simple rule called the "6N+2 Rule." Discusses the importance of these structures in elementary chemistry, biochemistry, and organic chemistry courses. Also discusses non-octet structures and how they are characterized. (JM)
Descriptors: Chemical Bonding, Chemistry, College Science, High Schools, Higher Education, Molecular Structure, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Structural Analysis (Science)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Lewis Octet Structures