According to the octet rule, atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons until they are surrounded by ________ valence electrons.
A)2
B)6
C)8
D)10

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons until they have a full outermost shell of eight valence electrons (except for hydrogen, which only needs two valence electrons). This stable arrangement is known as the octet configuration. Therefore, the correct answer is C, where atoms are surrounded by 8 valence electrons.

According to the Octet Rule, Atoms Tend to Gain, Lose