Why is a stable octet configuration thought to be so stable?

Answer 1

The octet rule is a simple rule of thumb that states that atoms tend to combine in such a way that they each have eight electrons in their valence shells, giving them the same electron configuration as a noble gas. The rule is applicable to the main-group elements. In simple terms, molecules or ions tend to be most stable when the outermost electron shells of their constituent atoms contain eight electrons .

Answer 2

all stoms strive for an octet configuration, many will react with each other , losing,gaining,or sharing electrons just to achieve this stable state. because of the 8 eclectrons present in the outer valence shell, it is unreactive as it does not need any more electrons since it already has 8.

Answer 3

The octet rule is a simple rule of thumb that states that atoms tend to combine in such a way that they each have eight electrons in their valence shells, giving them the same electron configuration as a noble gas.

The rule is applicable to the main-group elements. In simple terms, molecules or ions tend to be most stable when the outermost electron shells of their constituent atoms contain eight electrons.

Answer 4

the octet rule is a concept of chemical bondig theory that is based on the assumption that atoms tend to have either empty valance shells or full valance shells of eight electronsThe octet rule influences chemical reactivity by regulating electron configuration. Elements must have full outer electron orbitals, other they will gain or lose electrons as a means to obtain a noble gas electron configuration.

Answer 5

Generally an atom will be in its most stable form when there are 8 electrons in its valence shell. An atom can either lose electrons to become positively charged (cation) or gain electrons to become negatively charged (anion) in order to achieve 8 total valence electrons in ionic bonding. Na will lose one electrons, thus having the electron configuration of Ne, which has a stable octet. This in turn gives Na a positive charge. In the same way Ca will lose two electrons to become Ca 2+. However, elements such as halogens will gain electrons. F will gain one electron to have 8 valence electrons, and will have a 1- charge, and O will become O 2-.

Answer 6

A stable octet configuration is thought to be stable because it represents a full outer shell of electrons, which makes the atom or molecule less likely to react with other substances in order to achieve a full outer shell. This stability is based on the principle that atoms tend to be more energetically favorable when they have a complete set of eight electrons in their outermost energy levels.

Answer 7

8 is great so the elements try to obtain 8 valence electrons by either gaining electrons or losing electrons o have 8 valence electrons in their highest energy level.

Answer 8

in most chemical reactions, atoms tend to match the s and p electron configuration of the noble gases.

Answer 9

Every element has a tendency to fill the last shell of electrons (up to 8).