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21. How does the octet rule explain WHY atoms bond? *

21. How does the octet rule explain WHY atoms bond? *-example-1
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The octet rule refers to the tendency of atoms to prefer to have eight electrons in the valence shell. When atoms have fewer than eight electrons, they tend to react and form more stable compounds. Atoms will react to get in the most stable state possible.

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