According to the octet rule, if an atom has fewer than 8 electrons in the outer most energy level, what is likely to

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happen? (1 point)
Nothing will happen, unless it is radioactive.
It will gain or lose neutrons until it has an equivalent number of neutrons to protons.
It will react with other nearby atoms to give, receive or share electrons until it has a full outer shell.
It will release electrons and protons until it reaches a stable configuration.

Answer 1

According to the octet rule, if an atom has fewer than 8 electrons in its outermost energy level, it is likely to react with other nearby atoms to gain, lose, or share electrons until it achieves a full outer shell. Thus, the correct answer is:

It will react with other nearby atoms to give, receive or share electrons until it has a full outer shell.