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What is the octet rule about?

Atoms having eight electrons in their outer shell.

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  1. Atoms having eight electrons in their outer shell ✔
  2. Atoms having eight protons
  3. Atoms having eight neutrons

Why: Atoms that combine so each has eight electrons in its valence shell follow the octet rule.

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Answer: Atoms having eight electrons in their outer shell. Atoms that combine so each has eight electrons in its valence shell follow the octet rule.

  1. Chemistry en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemistry
    Atoms that tend to combine in such a way that they each have eight electrons in their valence shell are said to follow the octet rule.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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