Which statement best explains the octet rule?

A) atoms gain, lose, or share electrons at achieve a full valence shell

B) compounds always consist of 8 shell

C) molecules always of 8 atoms

D) all atoms require of 8 electrons to from bonds

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Mattie Haynes

28 June, 02:37

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Whitney · Answer 1

A, atoms gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full valence shell.

Destiny Maldonado · Answer 2

A) atoms gain, lose, or share electrons at achieve a full valence shell

Which statement best explains the octet rule?A) atoms gain, lose, or share electrons at achieve a full valence shellB) compounds always consist of 8 shellC) molecules always of 8 atomsD) all atoms require of 8 electrons to from bonds