Question

The octet rule states that atoms will gain, lose, or share valence electrons to get a full outer shell (orbital). Explain in your own words why this is an important rule to determine types of chemical bonds
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Answer 1

Referring to the octet rule, atoms attempt to get a noble gas electron configuration, which is eight valence electrons. Sodium has one valence electron, so giving it up would result in the same electron configuration as neon. Chlorine has seven valence electrons, so if it takes one it will have eight (an octet)

Answer 2

Answer:

In covalent bonding, the octet rule is important because sharing electrons gives both atoms a full valence shell. As a result, each atom can consider the shared electrons to be part of its own valence shell.

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