The Octet Rule States That Atoms Tend to Gain, Lose

question 41

Multiple Choice

The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons until they are surrounded by____ valence electrons.

• A) eight
• B) three
• C) no
• D) as many protons as they have

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Definitions:

Concurrent

Existing, happening, or done at the same time.

Test-Retest

A method used to assess the consistency of a measure by comparing the scores of the same participants on the same test administered at two different times.

Parallel Forms

A method of reliability assessment in psychometrics where two different versions of a test are used to measure the same construct, to check for consistency.

Interrater

Relates to the degree of agreement among independent observers or raters evaluating the same phenomenon.