The Most Stable Atoms, and Thus Those That Are Typically

question 79

Multiple Choice

The most stable atoms, and thus those that are typically nonreactive, are the atoms that have _______.

• A)equal numbers of electrons and protons
• B)equal numbers of electrons and neutrons
• C)full inner electron shells
• D)full outer electron shells
• E)all covalent bonds

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