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Study the Bohr model shown below.

What will this atom do to become a stable ion?

a. Gain 2 electrons

b. Gain 5 electrons

c. Gain 6 electrons

d. Lose 2 electrons

e. Lose 3 electrons

Study the Bohr model shown below. What will this atom do to become a stable ion? a-example-1
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Answer:

They would tend to give 3 electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

because to attain stable electronic configuration 18 electrons is needed in the last shell which would require lot of energy hence losing 3 electrons would require less energy

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