Except for hydrogen and helium, atoms in chemical combination tend to have ______________ electrons in their outer shell.
A) 8
B) 14
C) 6
D) 2

Name: Except for hydrogen and helium, atoms in chemical combination tend to have ______________ electrons in their outer shell. A) 8 B) 14 C) 6 D) 2
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Atoms in chemical combination, except for hydrogen and helium, tend to follow the octet rule, aiming to have 8 electrons in their outer shell to achieve stability similar to the noble gases.

Except for Hydrogen and Helium, Atoms in Chemical Combination Tend