Question

How many electrons does oxygen have to gain in order to achieve a noble-gas electron configuration?

A. 3

B. 1

C. 4

D. 5

E. 2

Answer 1

Can anybody explain?

Answer 2

E. do you know why?

Answer 3

No, can you please explain?:(

Answer 4

well here is the break down you know how nobble gasses are on the far right of the table

Answer 5

yes....

Answer 6

that's because they have 8 valence electrons. and as you move left the number of valence number of valence electrons goes down to one. transition metal most always have 2

Answer 7

get what i'm saying

Answer 8

YES! Thanks!