Why Do Atoms Gain and Lose Electrons to Have Eight

question 47

Multiple Choice

Why do atoms gain and lose electrons to have eight electrons in the valence shell?

• A)Atoms/ions are stable when the n=2 principal level is full.
• B)Atoms/ions are stable when the s and p sublevels of the valence shell are full.
• C)Atoms/ions are stable when the d sublevel of the valence shell is full.
• D)Atoms/ions are stable when the n=4 principal level is full.
• E)Atoms/ions are stable when the s,p,and d sublevels of the 2nd level are full.

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