In chemistry, the Octet rule is related to

Reactivity series of metals

Arrangement of elements in the periodic table

Arrangement of electrons in the element

Energy release during nuclear fission.

The octet rule states that the element will gain or lose electrons in order to have a full other shell of eight electrons.
Most elements strive to be stable like their nearest noble gases.
To do this they either lose or gain electrons.
This is done by bonding either ionically, metallically or covalently.

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