Physical Science (12th Edition), Standalone Book
Physical Science (12th Edition), Standalone Book
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781260150544
Author: Bill W. Tillery
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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Chapter 9, Problem 24AC
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From the following options, an ion is formed from an atom of an element:

Gains or loses protons.

Shares electrons to achieve stability.

Loses or gains electrons to satisfy the octet rule.

All of the above are correct.

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