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An atom has two electrons in its inner energy shell, eight in the second, and one in the outermost shell. what is the most likely outcome for this atom in terms of chemical bond…

An atom has two electrons in its inner energy shell, eight in the second, and one in the outermost shell. what is the most likely outcome for this atom in terms of chemical bond…
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An atom has two electrons in its inner energy shell, eight in the second, and one in the outermost shell. what is the most likely outcome for this atom in terms of chemical bonding

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It will most likely give away its 1 spare electron in its outer shell so it will therefore become
A positive ion
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