What does the octet rule state that explains why atoms bond? Question What does the octet rule state that explains why atoms bond? in progress 0 Chemistry bonexptip 5 years 2021-07-14T02:47:42+00:00 2021-07-14T02:47:42+00:00 2 Answers 19 views 0
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They bond with 8 electrons
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An atom bonds to have eight valence electrons to become stable. … The third shell would be empty so that the eight electrons in the second level would be outermost after the atom loses one electron.
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