octet rule

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:appliesTo main group elements
gptkbp:basisFor valence bond theory
Lewis structure
gptkbp:describes tendency of atoms to have eight electrons in their valence shell
gptkbp:excludes gptkb:helium
hydrogen
boron
lithium
beryllium
elements with expanded octets
gptkbp:explains formation of covalent bonds
stability of noble gases
formation of ionic bonds
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label octet rule
gptkbp:notAlwaysValidFor gptkb:transition_metals
lanthanides
actinides
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Gilbert_N._Lewis
gptkb:Walther_Kossel
gptkbp:relatedTo chemical bonding
noble gases
gptkbp:yearProposed 1916
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lewis_model
gptkb:The_Electronic_Theory_of_Valency
gptkb:Octet
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6