The octet rule is used to describe the attraction of elements towards having, whenever possible, eight valence-shell electrons (4 electron pairs) in their outer shell. Because a full outer shell with eight electrons is relatively stable, many atoms...

The octet rule is a simple chemical rule of thumb that states that atoms tend to combine in such a way that they each have eight electrons in their valence shells, giving them the same electronic configuration as a noble gas. The rule is applicable to...

"The octet rule is likely the most useful way in explaining bonding when learning chemistry. It looks trivial, yet it is unbelievably important; it is easy to learn, yet even easier to be used wrongly, especially in face of numerous headache-causing exceptions. However,...

THE MANDALA OCTET Part of the Boston Globe Jazz Festival At: South Station, yesterday at noon, first set With its deep talent pool of players, composers and arrangers, Boston has produced in the past decade some remarkable big bands. The Mandala...