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Write the 'Octet rule'. How does Mg (12) get stability while reacting with chlorine as per this rule ?

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Octet rule : The atoms of elements tend to undergo chemical changes that help to leave their atoms with eight outer – shell electrons. 

Magnesium atom loses 2 electrons and get 8 electrons in its outermost shell as Neon. So that it gets stability.



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