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Justify how the octet rule helps to predict which elements can bond with each other. Be sure to cite specific examples and non examples in

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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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