Octet rule

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The octet rule is a useful (but simplistic) rule of thumb used in creating Lewis dot diagrams. It states approximately that, when an atom has less than 8 valence electrons, it will attempt to gain or lose electrons to either "fill" or "empty" the outer electron shell.


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