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