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The octet rule is when an atom/element has a complete valence electron shell. Group 18 (the noble gases) always follows the octet rule, and sometimes certain ions of elements can follow the octet rule.

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Give example of octet rule?

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Can iodine exceed the octet rule and have an expanded octet?

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