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How does Barium obey the octet rule when reacting

to form compounds?
A. It gains electrons
B. It gives up electrons
C. It does not change its number of electrons
D. Oxygen does not obey the octet rule.

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B is the correct answer!
User ZIronManBox
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Answer:

it gives up electrons B. because the bond between the electrons is not very strong due to how few of them there are

Step-by-step explanation:

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