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According to the octet rule, an atom with two electron shells is most stable when it contains eight

A. isotopes.
B. electrons.
C. neutrons.
D. protons.

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According to the octet rule, an atom with two electron shells is most stable when it contains eight electrons. The answer is letter B. All atoms wanted to attain a stable energy level equal to that of the noble gases. A noble gas is where all valence electrons in the valence shell is completely filled.

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