Question

What does the octet rule state that explains why atoms bond? An atom bonds to have eight valence electrons to become stable. An atom bonds to lose eight valence electrons to become stable. An atom bonds to have eight valence electrons to become unstable. An atom bonds to lose eight valence electrons to become unstable.

Answer 1

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An atom bonds to have eight valence electrons to become stable.

Answer 2

The octet rule is all about stability. It states an atom gains/loses electrons to have eight valence shell electrons. Eight electrons in the valence shell is stable. 

So it would be an atom bonds to have eight valence electrons to become stable.