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Teaching Octet rule

Octet rule

Atoms gain or lose electrons in order to attain eight valence electrons

CK-12 (High School)

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Why do atoms gain, lose or share their valence electrons?
STANDARDS:
HS-PS1-1 - Periodic Table

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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