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What physical force or property makes it so that atoms 'want' to achieve noble gas configuration of electrons? It doesn't seem to fall under any of the four forces.
The octet rule is a fundamental concept in chemistry that states atoms tend to lose, gain, or share electrons in order to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.
The physical forces behind atoms are the interactions between different types of particles, such as protons, neutrons, and electrons. These forces include electromagnetic forces, nuclear forces, and gravitational forces.
Atoms can achieve octets through a process called bonding, where they either share or transfer electrons with other atoms. This allows them to fill their outer shell and become more stable.
If atoms do not achieve octets, they can form ions (charged particles) or molecules (groups of atoms bonded together) in order to achieve a more stable electron configuration.
The octet rule helps to explain why certain elements tend to form specific types of bonds and molecules, and how these bonds affect the chemical properties and reactions of these elements.