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Which atom has a Lewis structure with an octet?
A. Cl
B. Na
C. Ar
D. Mg

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Final answer:

Argon (Ar) is the atom that has a Lewis structure with an octet.

Step-by-step explanation:

The atom that has a Lewis structure with an octet is C. Ar (Argon).

Argon (Ar) is in group 8A of the periodic table, which means it already has a full octet of valence electrons (8). Since it has a full octet, it does not need to gain or lose any electrons to achieve stability.

In contrast, atoms like Cl, Na, and Mg do not have a full octet and need to gain or lose electrons to achieve stability.

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