Question

This chart shows characteristics of three different types of atoms.

A 3-column table with one row titled valence electrons in three types of atoms. The first column labeled Atom X has entry 6 valence electrons. The second column labeled Atom Y has entry 2 valence electrons. The third column labeled Atom Z has entry 8 valence electrons.
Which statement is best supported by the information in the chart?

Atom X will donate electrons to Atom Y.
Atom X will accept electrons from Atom Y.
Atom Y will accept electrons from Atom Z.
Atom Z will donate electrons to Atom X.

Answer 1

B) Atom X will accept electrons from Atom Y.

Step-by-step explanation:

because X has 6 electrons and Y has 2 it would make sense for Y to give to X

Answer 2

Atom X will accept electrons from Atom Y.