What does the octet rule state?

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Cyrusbehr · Answer 1 · 2021-12-15T18:29:37+0000

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to form compounds in ways that give them eight valence electrons and thus the electron configuration of a noble gas.

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Zonyl · Answer 2 · 2021-12-18T23:06:14+0000

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The octet rule is a chemical rule of thumb that reflects the observation that main group elements tend to bond in such a way that each atom has eight electrons in its valence shell, giving it the same electronic configuration as a noble gas.

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