The Following Is a Statement of the Octet Rule

question 80

True/False

The following is a statement of the octet rule.
Representative elements normally form compounds in which each atom
has eight electrons in its outermost shell.

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Definitions:

Economic Development

Refers to the process by which a country improves the economic, political, and social well-being of its people.

Trade Barriers

Restrictions imposed by governments to regulate international trade, including tariffs, quotas, and non-tariff barriers.

Developing Countries

Nations with lower levels of industrialization, lower standards of living, and lower Human Development Index (HDI) scores compared to more developed countries.

Tariffs and Quotas

Government-imposed taxes on imported goods (tariffs) and limits on the quantity of imports (quotas) to protect domestic industries.