An Element Is Found to Have Atoms with Eight Electrons

question 45

Multiple Choice

An element is found to have atoms with eight electrons in its valence shell.The atoms will be ____

• A) highly reactive.
• B) not chemically stable.
• C) chemically stable.
• D) highly likely to combine with other atoms.
• E) not inert.

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