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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Valence electron | The electrons that are in the outermost energy level/shell used in bonding. |
| Stable | Atoms are stable when their outermost energy levels are full. They are not reactive |
| Unstable | Atoms are unstable when their outermost energy level is not full. They are reactive |
| Octet Rule | Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons until they have 8 electrons in their outermost shell. |