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octet rule

 

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Octet Rule

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Chemistry

Usage: The octet rule states that atoms tend to combine in such a way that they each have eight electrons in their valence shells.

Sample Sentence: According to the octet rule, atoms either gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.


Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Networking

Usage: In networking, octet rule refers to the idea that IP addresses are divided into four sections, each consisting of eight bits.

Sample Sentence: The octet rule is crucial in understanding IPv4 addresses as it helps to allocate and organize IP addresses effectively.


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