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Octet Rule
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The octet rule is a chemical rule of thumb reflecting the tendency of main-group elements to bond such that each atom has eight electrons in its valence shell, giving it the same electronic configuration as a noble gas.
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1. Octet Rule (Wikipedia)
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The octet rule is a chemical rule of thumb that reflects the theory that main-group elements tend to bond in such a way that each atom has eight electrons in its valence shell, giving it the same electronic configuration as a noble gas.
1. Octet Rule (Wikipedia)
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In 1916, Gilbert N. Lewis referred to this insight as Abegg's rule and used it to help formulate his cubical atom model and the 'rule of eight'.
1. Octet Rule (Wikipedia)
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In 1916, Gilbert N. Lewis referred to this insight as Abegg's rule and used it to help formulate his cubical atom model and the 'rule of eight'.
1. Octet Rule (Wikipedia)
WikipediaProposed By: Gilbert N. Lewis, History section (edge: proposed-by, Lewis)Quote, Proposed By: Gilbert N. Lewis, History section (edge: proposed-by, Lewis)
In 1916, Gilbert N. Lewis referred to this insight as Abegg's rule and used it to help formulate his cubical atom model and the rule of eight.
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