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Explanation:
The octet rule does not always refer to a stable arrangement of eight valence electrons because there are some element that do not have eight valence electrons yet they are stable. for example;
i) Helium, It has two valence electrons and it is a stable gas.
ii) Boron triflouride (BF3); it has six valence electrons (deficit valence electron) yet it is also stable.
iii) Phosphorus pentachloride (PCl5); it has more than eight valence electron and it is also stable.
For these few reasons it is not always advisable to say octet arrangement refer to stable eight valence electrons.
Barium is an element that is primarily used in fireworks because of its distinct green colour while on the other hand, lead is used in electrical industries due to its unique properties. The ions of these elements can simply be identified when its insoluble salts get precipitated by any process.
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"Gases and particles in Earth's atmosphere scatter sunlight in all directions. Blue light is scattered more than other colors because it travels as shorter, smaller waves. This is why we see a blue sky most of the time."
