The octet rule indicates that all of the noble gases have eight total electrons B all of the shells in an atom hold a maximum of 8 electrons all of the Group A elements have 8 valence electrons "atoms lose, gain, or share valence electrons to have 8 valence electrons" E the noble gases react with other compounds to get 8 valence electrons

The octet rule indicates that all of the noble gases have eight total electrons B all of the shells in an atom hold a maximum of 8 electrons all of the Group A elements have 8 valence electrons "atoms lose, gain, or share valence electrons to have 8 valence electrons" E the noble gases react with other compounds to get 8 valence electrons

Chemistry

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Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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