What type of elements generally bond covalently, and how do they satisfy the octet rule?

Which of the following observations indicates that there is a small, dense, positively charged part in the center of an atom? some uncharged particles are scattered by a gold foil. all uncharged particles are attracted towards a gold foil. all positively charged particles pass straight through a gold foil. some positively charged particles bounce back from a gold foil.

In the millikan oil drop experiment they determined that every drop had a charge which was a while number multiple of -1.60x10^-19. if a drop has a total charge of -9.60x10^-19 then how many excess electrons are contained within the drop?

As we move from left to right across the periodic table, what is the general trend? a) atomic radii increase. b) electronegavitiy decreases. c) nuclear shielding increases. d) metallic character decreases.