Which of the Following Is True According to the Octet

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true according to the octet rule ?

A) A stable electron configuration usually involves eight electrons.
B) An atom must have eight protons.
C) All elements with an atomic number of eight and above are metals.
D) Eight electrons are transferred from one atom to another during ionic bonding.
E) Elements with less than eight electrons have a linear molecular geometry.