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What does "8 is great" mean as it pertains to valence electrons?​

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stability and completely filled orbitals

Step-by-step explanation:

As it pertains to valence electrons, "8 is great" means the valence electrons present in the orbital confers stability on the atom as the shell becomes completely filled.

  • For an atom to be stable, it must have completely filled outer orbitals.
  • The number of electrons required is usually 8.
  • This is the octet number which confers special stability on an atomic configuration.
  • Elements having this number of electrons in their outer shell are unreactive.
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