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Does the Octet rule say that atoms like to have 8 structural electrons, or eight valence electrons. I'm pretty sure it's valence, but I just wanted to check.
16 years ago

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Answered by Damon
The idea is that they are happy with 2 s and 6 p electrons, filling the levels
16 years ago
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Does the Octet rule say that atoms like to have 8 structural electrons, or eight valence electrons. I'm pretty sure it's valence, but I just wanted to check.

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