Question

The principle that states that atoms tend to form compounds in which each atom has eight electrons in its highest occupied energy level is called the

Answer 1

The correct answer is the octet rule.

Octet rule states that atoms tend to bond in order to have 8 electrons in their outer most electron orbit achieve stable configurations of noble gases.

When atoms form covalent bonds, they achieve the goal of having 8 electrons by sharing the electrons.

In ionic bond, atom either gain or lose an electron and form ions that have the stable configuration of 8 valence electrons.

Not all atoms follow the octet rule and there are many exceptions and variations.