Select the correct answer. which statement best explains the octet rule? a. atoms gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full valence shell. b. compounds always consist of eight electrons. c. molecules always consist of eight atoms. d. all atoms require eight electrons to form bonds.

Which statement is true according to the kinetic theory? a. molecules of different gases with the same mass and temperature always have the same average density. b. molecules of different gases with the same mass and temperature always have the same average volume. c. molecules of different gases with the same mass and temperature always have the same pressure. d. molecules of different gases with the same mass and temperature always have the same molecular mass. e. molecules of different gases with the same mass and temperature always have the same average kinetic energy.