Which of the following describes the octet rule? A. Atoms tend to gain or lose electrons to have 8 electrons at their outermost

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Which of the following describes the octet rule?

A. Atoms tend to gain or lose electrons to have 8 electrons at their outermost energy level.
B. The first 8 electrons closest to the nucleus have the highest energy and participate in bonding.
C. Atoms that have fewer than 8 electrons can only gain electrons. They cannot lose any.
D. Up to 8 electrons can be part of a chemical bond.

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