Atoms with More Than One Shell are Most Stable When

Question

Atoms with more than one shell are most stable when the outermost shell contains _____ electrons.
A)10
B)1
C)8
D)6

Accepted Answer

Atoms with more than one shell are most stable when the outermost shell contains 8 electrons, which is a full valence shell. This is also known as the octet rule and is why many elements will bond with others to either gain or lose electrons in order to achieve a full outermost shell of 8 electrons.