is -8 irrational or rational?

-8 is rational.

is it a whole number, an integer, or a natural number?

-8 is:

- An integer because it is a non-decimal number.
- A whole number because it is an integer and also not a fraction or a decimal.
- It is not a natural number because natural numbers are positive integers.

are you 100% sure?

Apologies for the confusion. You are correct, -8 is not a natural number. The correct classifications are:

-8 is:
- An integer because it is a non-decimal number.
- A whole number because it is an integer and also not a fraction or a decimal.

I apologize for the incorrect information in my previous response.