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Octet Rule states that atoms prefer to have _______________ electrons in its ____________. A. 4 valence, nucleus B. 8 valence, nucleus C. 4 valence, outer most shell D. 8 valence, outer most shell
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Octet Rule states that atoms prefer to have _______________ electrons in its ____________.

A. 4 valence, nucleus

B. 8 valence, nucleus

C. 4 valence, outer most shell

D. 8 valence, outer most shell

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The octet rule refers to the tendency of atoms to prefer to have eight electrons in the valence shell. When atoms have fewer than eight electrons, they tend to react and form more stable compounds.

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