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A potassium atom can achieve a stable octet by A. losing one electron. B. losing seven electrons. C. sharing one electron. D. gaining one electron
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A potassium atom can achieve a stable octet by
A. losing one electron.
B. losing seven electrons.
C. sharing one electron.
D. gaining one electron
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I think the answer is D, gaining one electron.
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