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Can an atom have more than 8 valence electrons? If not, why is 8 the limit?
According to some chemistry textbooks, the maximum number of valence electrons for an atom is 8, but the reason for this is not explained.
So, can an atom have more than 8 valence electrons?
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Does the shared electron in Covalent bonds revolve around nucleus?
We know that electrons are charges that revolve around the nucleus. Then, when in covalent bonds the electron is shared; does the electron obey the rule?
