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Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure: Kossel-Lewis MCQ

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Kossel-LewisEasyQuestion 31001

Question

The octet rule is based on the tendency of atoms to attain:

  1. A
    noble-gas configuration
    Correct
  2. B
    maximum atomic radius
  3. C
    zero valency only
  4. D
    minimum neutron count

Correct answer

noble-gas configuration

Explanation

Atoms tend toward stable noble-gas-like valence shells.