Which of these atoms is most likely to share electrons with other atoms?

A purple circle labeled He surrounded by 1 circle, which has 2 small green spheres.

A purple circle labeled F surrounded by 2 concentric circles. The inner circle has 2 small green spheres. The outer circle has 7 small green spheres.

A purple circle labeled Ar surrounded by 3 concentric circles. The inner circle has 2 small green spheres. The middle circle has 8 small green spheres. The outer circle has 8 small green spheres.

A purple circle labeled N a surrounded by 3 concentric circles. The inner circle has 2 small green spheres. The middle circle has 8 small green spheres. The outer circle has 1 small green sphere.

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Biology

Damaris Conner

14 December, 22:33

Which of these atoms is most likely to share electrons with other atoms?

A purple circle labeled He surrounded by 1 circle, which has 2 small green spheres.

A purple circle labeled F surrounded by 2 concentric circles. The inner circle has 2 small green spheres. The outer circle has 7 small green spheres.

A purple circle labeled Ar surrounded by 3 concentric circles. The inner circle has 2 small green spheres. The middle circle has 8 small green spheres. The outer circle has 8 small green spheres.

A purple circle labeled N a surrounded by 3 concentric circles. The inner circle has 2 small green spheres. The middle circle has 8 small green spheres. The outer circle has 1 small green sphere.

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Answers (2)

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Delaney Gilmore · Answer 1

B:A magnesium atom donates two electrons to the fluorine atoms → Each fluorine atom accepts one of the electrons → The magnesium atom becomes a - 2 ion → Each fluorine atom becomes a + 1 ion

Jenny Jarvis · Answer 2

Answer B is Correct