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The Octet Rule states that most atoms need ________ electrons in their outer shells. A. 8 B. 6 C. 2 D. 10
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The Octet Rule states that most atoms need ________ electrons in their outer shells.

A. 8
B. 6
C. 2
D. 10

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octet means 8 therefore atoms need 8 electrons in their outer shell to obey the octet rule
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Eight electrons.

Just like an octagon has 8 vertices.
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