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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
A. It will release electrons and protons until it reaches a stable configuration.
B. It will gain or lose neutrons until it has an equivalent number of neutrons to protons.
C. It will react with other nearby atoms to give, receive or share electrons until it has a full outer shell.
D. Nothing will happen, unless it is radioactive.
1 answer
The correct response is:
C. It will react with other nearby atoms to give, receive or share electrons until it has a full outer shell.
This choice accurately reflects the behavior of atoms in relation to the octet rule, which states that atoms tend to seek a full outer shell of electrons (typically 8 electrons) for stability.
