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Why do atoms want 8 valence electrons?

1) 8 valence electrons are a full shell that makes the atom more stable.

2) 8 valence electrons help atoms dissolve in water.

3) In nature, 8 is the number at which all matter is most happy.

4) 8 valence electrons make the atom better able to react with other elements.​

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Answer:

1) 8 valence electrons are a full shell that makes the atom more stable.

Explanation:

Due to the octet rule, atoms tend to form compounds in ways that give them eight valence electrons and thus give them the electron configuration of a noble gas, making them stable.

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