Atoms Are Most Likely to Form Ions When They

question 27

Multiple Choice

Atoms are most likely to form ions when they

• A) have an even number of electrons in their outer shells
• B) have a nearly empty outer shell
• C) have an odd number of electrons in their outer shells
• D) have four electrons in their outer shells

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