Which Statement Correctly Describes the Basis for the Octet Rule $\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Ar } & 1 s ^ { 2 } 2 s ^ { 2 } 2 p ^ { 6 } 3 s ^ { 2 } 3 p ^ { 6 } \\\hline\end{array}$

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly describes the basis for the octet rule? $\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Ar } & 1 s ^ { 2 } 2 s ^ { 2 } 2 p ^ { 6 } 3 s ^ { 2 } 3 p ^ { 6 } \\\hline\end{array}$

A) Atoms strive to attain eight protons in their nucleus to attain the stability of the nearest noble gas.
B) Atoms have a tendency to form eight bonds with other atoms to attain the stability of a noble gas.
C) Atoms will lose,gain,or share eight electrons to become a noble gas.
D) Atoms are most stable with eight electrons in their outermost shell and the electron configuration of a noble gas.
E) Atoms are most stable when the number of protons they contain is identical to the noble gas closest to them in the periodic table.