A chemical rule of thumb that states atoms tend to combine in such a way that they each have eight electrons in their valence shells, making them as stable as noble gases.
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Diagrams that show the bonding between atoms and lone pairs of electrons that may exist in a molecule. It’s like a map showing where all your items (electrons) are packed inside your suitcase (atom).