OCTET RULE. The atoms that participate in covalent bonding share electrons in a way that enables them to acquire a stable. electronic configuration, or full valence shell. This means that they want to acquire the electronic configuration. of the noble gas of their row. Obviously the name of this rule is a misnomer.
9 Surprising Benefits of Chicory. Chicory is a woody, herbaceous plant that has a wealth of health benefits, including the ability to ease digestive problems, prevent heartburn, reduce arthritis pains, detoxify the liver and gallbladder, prevent bacterial infections, boost the immune system, and reduce the chance of heart disease.
Chicory (Cichorium Intybus) - Chicory seeds produce a perennial wild flower that is not only lovely but beneficial as well. Chicory plants grow easily from flower seed in sunny locations and in well-drained or moderately drained soils. Cichorium Intybus plants have clusters of 1 - 3 daisy-like flowers, in brilliant pastel blue, and they prefer medium to higher fertility levels and a pH of 5.5 or greater. Chicory produces leafy growth that is higher in nutritive and mineral content than is produced by alfalfa or cool season grasses.