Practice question
Question
Which of the following atoms achieves a stable octet by gaining one electron?
Explanation
Chlorine (Cl) has 7 valence electrons ( [Ne] 3s² 3p⁵ ). Gaining one electron forms Cl⁻ with a noble gas configuration ( [Ar] ).
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