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The octet rule states that chemical compounds tend to form so that each atom has an octet of electrons in


s orbital


1s orbital


d orbital


Highest occupied energy level

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Highest occupied energy level (the valence shell).

The octet rule refers to atoms attaining eight valence electrons (a noble-gas configuration) in their highest occupied energy level, not specifically the 1s, s, or d orbitals.