What Is the Octet Rule? Do Atoms Always Follow the Octet

question 39

Essay

What is the octet rule? Do atoms always follow the octet rule when forming compounds?

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Definitions:

Exports

Goods or services sold by a country to buyers in other countries.

Quotas

Limits set by governments on the quantity of a certain good that can be imported or exported during a specified time frame.

Tariff Revenues

Income that governments earn from imposing taxes on the import and export of goods.

Export Subsidy

An export subsidy is a government policy to encourage export of goods and discourage sale within the domestic market, by providing financial assistance or tax relief.