Question

Which would cause an atom with six valence electrons to become more stable?

A if the atom loses 2 electrons
B if the atom gains 2 electrons
C if the atom loses 2 protons
D if the atom gains 2 neutrons

help please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

B. If the atom gains 2 electrons.

I believe this is correct since it will have 4 unshared 2 its sharing and then another 2 its getting from another so it will gain two.
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