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A potassium atom can achieve a stable octet by

A. gaining one electron.
B. sharing one electron.
C. losing one electron.
D. losing seven electrons.

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C. losing one electron

Step-by-step explanation:

It is because the potassium atom electronic configuration is 2,8,8,1 where by if it loses one electron it becomes stable

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