Does this atom satisfy the octet rule? Why or why not?

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Uriel Russo

Biology

7 April, 12:37

Does this atom satisfy the octet rule? Why or why not?

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Nigel · Answer 1

No, it does not, because the octet rule says that an atom needs to have eight electrons in its valence shell to be stable. The exceptions are hydrogen and helium, which need only two electrons. This atom has only one electron.

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Irene Foster · Answer 2

No, it does not, because the octet rule says that an atom needs to have eight electrons in its valence shell to be stable. The exceptions are hydrogen and helium, which need only two electrons. This atom has only one electron.