Question

How do you define the octet rule?

Answer 1

Atoms of various elements (except H, Li, Be) combine either by transfer of valence electrons from one atom to another or by sharing of valence electrons so that they have 8 elctectrons (an octet) in their outermost (valence) shells. This is called the octet rule.

Answer 2

Answer:

According to octet rule, atom tends to have 8 electrons in the valence shell to attain stable configuration.

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