Atoms react with other atoms to achieve an octet in their outermost shell, influencing their chemical reactivity and bonding behavior.
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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration with eight electrons in their outermost shell. This drive for stability influences an atom’s chemical reactivity.