What is the octet rule?

Chemistry

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solong [7]3 years ago

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The octet rule says that atoms need to have full valence shells to become stable.

Most atoms need eight electrons to fill their valence shells.

Hydrogen and helium atoms need only two electrons to fill their valence shells.
Atoms that don't have full valence shells form chemical bonds with other atoms to fill their valence shells and satisfy the octet rule.
Chemical bonds are forces that hold atoms together.
A force is a push or pull on an object.

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PolarNik [594]3 years ago

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The Octet rule is a general rule of thumb that applies to most atoms. Basically, it states that every atom wants to have eight valence electrons in its outermost electron shell.

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