Question

The tendency of atoms to have eight electrons in the outer shell is known as the “octet rule” or “Rule of eight”.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

This tendency of atoms to have eight electrons in the outer shell is known as the “octet rule” or “Rule of eight”.
In 1916, G.N. Lewis gave the “electronic theory of valence”. This electronic theory of valence could well be named as the “octet theory of valence”.