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18 May, 00:52

An iodine atom has seven valence electrons. Do you think it will lose seven electrons or gain

one electron to obtain an octet in its outermost electron shell? Explain

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  1. 18 May, 03:54
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    Hi there!

    The correct answer is: Iodine will more likely gain one more electron to obtain an octet.

    Explanation:

    Atoms are most stable when it has a full outermost electron shell, meaning it has 8 electrons. Plus it takes less energy to gain an electron than, giving away 7 electrons.
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