Which of the following is accurate about the octet rule? -please explain your reasoning for answer Most of the time, nonmetals will form four covalent bonds in order to achieve a stable octet.
Fluorine, nitrogen, and oxygen can form more or less than four bonds and still satisfy the octet rule.

Non metal is an element or substance that is not a metal metal is a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivitymetalloid is an element (e.g., germanium or silicon) whose properties are intermediate between those of metals and solid nonmetals. they are electrical semiconductors.