An Atom with Only One Electron in Its Outer Shell

question 4

Multiple Choice

An atom with only one electron in its outer shell loses that electron, and does the following EXCEPT:

• A) become the atom of a different element.
• B) become likely to form an ionic bond with another atom.
• C) become electrically positive.
• D) become more chemically stable.

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