Question

Which atom generally obtains a stable configuration by sharing electrons?
(1 point)
chlorine (Cl)
phosphorus (P)
lithium (Li)
magnesium (Mg)

Answer 1

Chlorine (Cl) generally obtains a stable configuration by sharing electrons. Chlorine has seven valence electrons and needs one more electron to achieve a full outer shell, which it can obtain by sharing electrons with another atom, typically through covalent bonding.