The Neon Atom Tends NOT to Gain Any Additional Electrons

question 137

Multiple Choice

The neon atom tends NOT to gain any additional electrons because ________.

• A)its nuclear charge is not great enough
• B)that would result in a positive ion
• C)of the repulsions they would experience with electrons in the same shell
• D)there is no more room available in its outermost occupied shell

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