Question

does this atom satisfy the octet rule? why or why not? (image of a sodium atoms electron shell structure with na in the nucleus)

Explanation:

The atom is sodium (Na), with an electron configuration of 2, 8, 1 (11 electrons total). The octet rule requires 8 valence electrons for stability. Sodium’s outermost shell has only 1 valence electron, so it does not satisfy the octet rule.

Answer:

No, this sodium atom does not satisfy the octet rule because its outermost shell contains only 1 valence electron instead of 8.