An Atom Is in Its Most Stable State When

question 118

Multiple Choice

An atom is in its most stable state when

• A) the number of electrons equals the number of protons.
• B) the number of neutrons equals the number of protons plus number of electrons.
• C) there are electron vacancies in the inner most shell.
• D) there are no electron vacancies in the outer shell.
• E) more than one of these is possible.

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Definitions:

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