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According to the octet rule, an atom with two electron shells is most stable when it contains eight a. electrons. b. isotopes. c. protons. d. neutrons

According to the octet rule, an atom with two electron shells is most stable when it contains eight a. electrons. b. isotopes. c. protons. d. neutrons
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According to the octet rule, an atom with two electron shells is most stable when it contains eight

a. electrons.
b. isotopes.
c. protons.
d. neutrons

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According to the octet rule, an atom with two electron shells is most stable when it contains eight electrons. The octet rule is always based on valence electrons and their tendency to form bonds.
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