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The '''octet rule''' is a useful (but simplistic) rule of thumb used in creating [[Lewis | The '''octet rule''' is a useful (but simplistic) rule of thumb used in creating [[Gilbert Newton Lewis|Lewis]]'s dot diagrams. It states approximately that, when an atom has less than 8 [[valence electron]]s, it will attempt to gain or lose electrons to either "fill" or "empty" the outer [[electron shell]]. See for more details [[chemical bond#octet rule|chemical bond]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:04, 24 April 2010
The octet rule is a useful (but simplistic) rule of thumb used in creating Lewis's dot diagrams. It states approximately that, when an atom has less than 8 valence electrons, it will attempt to gain or lose electrons to either "fill" or "empty" the outer electron shell. See for more details chemical bond.