Atoms with Eight Electrons in Their Outer Shells Tend To

question 65

Multiple Choice

Atoms with eight electrons in their outer shells tend to:

• A)form covalent bonds.
• B)form ionic bonds.
• C)be chemically reactive.
• D)be stable and unreactive.

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