All atoms tend to fill their outer energy levels with the maximum number of electrons,usually eight.Depending on whether the atoms satisfy this simple octet rule or not will allow the prediction of

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The octet rule determines the chemical behavior of the atoms because the number of electrons in the outermost energy level determines their valence, or bonding, behavior. Atoms that satisfy the octet rule tend to be chemically stable, while those that do not tend to form chemical bonds in order to achieve a stable configuration.

All Atoms Tend to Fill Their Outer Energy Levels with the Maximum