The relationship between the number of electrons in an atom's outer shell and the atom's tendency to bond is called the octet rule. what can you infer about the meaning of "octet?" a
it refers to negative charges
b
it refers to different states of matter
c
it refers to sets of eight
d
it refers to explosive substances

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the correct answer is b. a strong acid completely dissociates to its ions when dissolved in water. completely dissociates to and ions. a is incorrect because does not fully ionize to and ions and some remain as the compound . c and d are incorrect because, and do not fall into the category of bronsted lowry acids. a bronsted lowry acid is a proton donor and since both molecules do not have a proton to donate they are not bronsted lowry acids. likewise,   if we use the lewis acid definition, they cannot be acids. a lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. both and have a complete octet so can not accept any electrons which disqualifies them as acids.