When Are Atoms Most Stable

question 25

Multiple Choice

When are atoms most stable?

• A) when all electrons are paired
• B) when they have the fewest possible valence electrons
• C) when all of the electron orbitals in the valence shell are filled
• D) when they have the maximum number of unpaired electrons

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter Molecules

Neurotransmitter molecules are chemical substances released by neurons to transmit signals across a synapse to other neurons, muscle cells, or gland cells.

Action Potential

A sudden change in the electrical properties of the neuron's membrane, allowing for the transmission of signals along the neuron.

Ions

Ions are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more electrons, giving them a positive or negative electrical charge.

Membrane

A thin layer of tissue or material that acts as a barrier or separation between different environments or substances.