What is the Octet rule in chemistry? Please be specific and explain thoroughly.

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Chris Okasaki · Answer 1 · 2017-05-06T23:47:45+0000

The octet rule is a chemical rule of thumb that reflects observation that atoms of main group elements tend to combine in such a way that each atom has eight electrons in its valence shell,giving it the same electronic configuration as a noble gas

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