Ashok Joshi
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What is meant by an outermost shell possessing an “octet”?

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An outermost shell possessing eight electrons is said to possess an octet.

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  1. An outermost shell possessing an “octet” means it contains eight electrons, achieving a stable configuration similar to noble gases, which have full outer shells.

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