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The octet rule states that, in chemical compounds, atoms tend to have _____. a. The electron configuration of a noble gas b. More protons than electrons c. Eight electrons in their principal energy level
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The octet rule states that, in chemical compounds, atoms tend to have _____.
a. The electron configuration of a noble gas
b. More protons than electrons
c. Eight electrons in their principal energy level
d. More electrons than protons
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