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Explain what the “duet” and “octet” rules are and how they are used to describe the arrangement of electrons in a molecule.
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These rules are based on the observation that atoms of elements tend to combine in such a way that each atom has eight electrons in its valence shell, giving it the same electronic configuration as a noble gas. This is known as the "octet rule". The "duet rule" is Show more…
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