When Forming a Bond, an Atom That Has 3 Electrons

question 41

Multiple Choice

When forming a bond, an atom that has 3 electrons in its second shell and a filled first shell will

• A)lose 3 electrons from its second shell.
• B)lose all of the electrons from its first shell.
• C)lose all of the electrons from both its first and second shells.
• D)gain 5 electrons in its second shell.

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