If an atom has 1 to 3 valence electrons, what will it do? move electrons to a lower shell donate electrons move electrons to a higher shell accept electrons

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Chemistry

Aisha Gentry

14 March, 09:04

If an atom has 1 to 3 valence electrons, what will it do? move electrons to a lower shell donate electrons move electrons to a higher shell accept electrons

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Melton · Answer 1

Im positive its donate elcetrons

Julianna Love · Answer 2

donate electrons

Atoms with 3 or fewer electrons tend to form cations and donate the valence electrons electron in this way they became with an external 8 electrons shell in accordance with the octet rule in the formation of compounds