Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Structure And Bonding (Section 1 - No. 26)

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the outermost shell of an atom (octet rule)?
2
4
8
10

Explanation

The octet rule states that atoms tend to achieve a stable configuration of 8 electrons in their outermost shell (except for Hydrogen and Helium).

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