Question

The octet rule states that,in chemical compounds,atoms tend to have?

Answer 1

Octet rule is for the atom to have 8 valence electrons. Which means that is has 8 valence electrons. Because for most elements, they must have 8 valence electrons to be stable and "happy". So the atoms tend to have 8 valence electrons and are nonreactive because they do not need to bond to become stable.

Example of a element that has an octet:
Argon, which is in Noble Gases group.

Answer 2

Octet rule (rule of 8) is a rule where atoms attempt to bond with each other so they can be like the noble gases (aka group 18). They want to get 8 valence electrons like the noble gases.