How many electrons must the atoms of the elements below share with other atoms in covalent bonding to achieve an octet of electrons?

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S
C
N
Br
I

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Answer 1 · 2016-12-09T18:00:31

S - 2
C - 4
N - 3
Br - 1
I - 1

The group that the elements are in are equal to the number of electrons in their respective outer shells.