LewIs structure fill in the blanks

In a Lewis structure, the central atom is typically the least __ element.

electronegative

To achieve a full valence shell, most atoms need __ electrons following the octet rule.

eight

__ is the principle stating that atoms seek stability by achieving a full valence shell of electrons.

Octet rule

Hydrogen achieves a full valence shell with __ electrons.

two

Noble gases are characterized by their __ reactivity due to having full valence shells.

lack of

Atoms can achieve a full valence shell by __ electrons through covalent bonding.

sharing

In the Lewis structure of CH4, carbon contributes __ electrons.

four

The Lewis structure of H2O should show each oxygen atom surrounded by __ valence electrons.

eight

Alkali metals tend to lose __ electrons to achieve a noble gas configuration.

one

Ionic bonding involves the __ of electrons between atoms.

transfer