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What is the octate rule?

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The octet rule is a chemical rule of thumb that reflects observation that atoms of main-group elements tend to combine in such a way that each atom has eight electrons in its valence shell, giving it the same electronic configuration as a noble gas.
An element will be stable once it has 8 valence electrons

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Elements in Groups 1-7A (1,2,13-17) react with other elements by forming ionic or covalent bonds to produce a noble gas configuration, usually 8 electrons in the outter shell.

There are two exceptions to the rule: Hydrogen and Helium.

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all the atoms tend to complete 8 electrons in their outermost shell eitherby gaining ore losing of electrons or by sharing of electrons, this is the octet rule.

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