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If atoms of a halogen nonmetal gain one electron, the atoms then have how many valence electrons?

If atoms of a halogen nonmetal gain one electron, the atoms then have how many valence electrons?
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If atoms of a halogen nonmetal gain one electron, the atoms then have how many valence electrons?

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Don't all halogens have 8 valence electrons? They don't need to gain or lose any because they are already stable.
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