Why Does an Atom with Many Valence Electrons Tend to Gain

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Multiple Choice

Why does an atom with many valence electrons tend to gain electrons rather than lose any?

• A)Atoms with many valence electrons tend to have relatively weak forces of attraction between the valence electrons and the nucleus.Therefore,the outer electrons are free to attract other electrons.
• B)There is stability in numbers.Atoms with many valence electrons are always attracting new electrons.
• C)The old adage that "he who has,gets" is also true in atomic structure.Atoms with many valence electrons can essentially overpower atoms with few valence electrons and attract additional electrons.
• D)Atoms with many valence electrons tend to have relatively strong forces of attraction between the valence electrons and the nucleus.This makes it easy for them to gain additional electrons.

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