Question
According to the octet rule, if an atom has fewer than 8 electrons in the outer most energy level, what is likely to happen?(1 point)
Responses
It will gain or lose neutrons until it has an equivalent number of neutrons to protons.
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 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.
It will release electrons and protons until it reaches a stable configuration.
Nothing will happen, unless it is radioactive.
Nothing will happen, unless it is radioactive.
Responses
It will gain or lose neutrons until it has an equivalent number of neutrons to protons.
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 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.
It will release electrons and protons until it reaches a stable configuration.
Nothing will happen, unless it is radioactive.
Nothing will happen, unless it is radioactive.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**It will react with other nearby atoms to give, receive or share electrons until it has a full outer shell.**
Atoms with fewer than 8 electrons in their outermost energy level tend to be reactive and will try to achieve a stable electron configuration by interacting with other atoms.
**It will react with other nearby atoms to give, receive or share electrons until it has a full outer shell.**
Atoms with fewer than 8 electrons in their outermost energy level tend to be reactive and will try to achieve a stable electron configuration by interacting with other atoms.