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The elements in group 8 of the Periodic Table are iron (Fe), ruthenium(Ru), osmium(Os), and hassium(Hs). All four of these elements are grouped together because each of their atoms has a full valence shell containing the maximum of 8 electrons. Atoms seek to bond when their outer valance is unstable and has less than 8 electrons. Their goal is to fill the valance with 8 electrons to become chemically unable to bond or "chemically inert." That is the case with the group 8 elements. They have a complete or closed shell and that is why they do not bond with other elements.

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