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A chlorine atom has 7 valence electrons in its third shell. What will it do when forming an ion? a. gain 1 valence electron b. lose 1 valence electron c. gain 7 valence electrons d. lose 7 valence electrons
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A chlorine atom has 7 valence electrons in its third shell.

What will it do when forming an ion?

a. gain 1 valence electron
b. lose 1 valence electron
c. gain 7 valence electrons
d. lose 7 valence electrons

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a. gain 1 valence electrons!
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Its a, gain 1 valence electron
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