Choose the statement that correctly identifies the most stable of the elements. A. Lithium is the most stable element because it has to lose only one electron to achieve a stable configuration. B. Carbon is the most stable element because it can form four bonds. C. Fluorine is the most stable element because it has to gain only one electron to achieve a stable configuration. D. Neon is the most stable element because its highest occupied energy level is filled.
Okay. So we have four elements: Lithium, Carbon, Flourine, and Neon. And we have to choose the most stable element. Let me give you a hint for this question: The more electrons that the element has, on its outer shell, the more stable it is. Take a look at your picture. One of those elements has 8 electrons on its outer shell. If an element has 8 electrons in its outer shell, then it won't react well with any other element. And that's what makes it the most stable element.
What's the answer though?
Obviously it's neon, considering he said the element that has 8 electrons in its outer shell and that's the only one that has 8 electrons in its outer shell.
Jesus. Thank you.
Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!