Atom X has 16 electrons. What would this atom do to become stable?   A. Lose all its outer shell of electrons   B. Pick up an electron from another atom   C. Atom X is already stable   D. Share 2 pairs of electrons with another atom   E. Pick up 2 electrons from another atom

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Problem 4.100E: A atom becomes an ion that possesses a negative charge. The atom must have: a.gained protons. b.lost...
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  1. Atom X has 16 electrons. What would this atom do to become stable?

      A.

    Lose all its outer shell of electrons

      B.

    Pick up an electron from another atom

      C.

    Atom X is already stable

      D.

    Share 2 pairs of electrons with another atom

      E.

    Pick up 2 electrons from another atom

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