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The electron configurations of two unknown elements X and Y are shown.

X: 1s22s22p63s1

Y: 1s22s1


Which statement is most likely correct about the two elements?

A. They will react because X can give up one electron and Y needs 1 electron to become stable.
B. They will react because X and Y can share a pair of electrons to become stable.
C. They will not react because both have a complete outermost shell and are stable.
D. They will not react because both have to give up one electron to become stable.

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Answer:

its gonna be D they have outer shells and will not react

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trust me im sure

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Answer:

D.

Step-by-step explanation:

They both have 1 electron in their valency shell so they will not react.

They are both alkali metals: Lithium and Sodium.

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