Question

Is it true that all atoms strive to have eight electrons in their outermost
shell?

Answer 1

YESS It is true!!. In general, atoms are most stable, least reactive, when their outermost electron shell is full. Most of the elements important in biology need eight electrons in their outermost shell in order to be stable, and this rule of thumb is known as the octet rule.

Answer 2

Y⃨E⃨S⃨ In general, atoms are most stable, least reactive, when their outermost electron shell is full. Most of the elements important in biology need eight electrons in their outermost shell in order to be stable, and this rule of thumb is known as the octet rule.