Which of the Following Is True According to the Octet

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true according to the octet rule ?

• A) A stable electron configuration usually involves eight electrons.
• B) An atom must have eight protons.
• C) All elements with an atomic number of eight and above are metals.
• D) Eight electrons are transferred from one atom to another during ionic bonding.
• E) Elements with less than eight electrons have a linear molecular geometry.

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