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Valence is the number of electrons an atom must gain or lose in order to _____ its outer shell or have a stable octet in its outer shell. A.complete B.lose C.gain
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Valence is the number of electrons an atom must gain or lose in order to _____ its outer shell or have a stable octet in its outer shell.

A.complete

B.lose

C.gain

User Bes Ley
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I am pretty sure the answer is b. lose but im not sure 
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