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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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.
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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'.
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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'.
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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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.
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