Question

Which of the following is true about the atom shown? Choose all that apply.

A. It is unstable
B. It is stable***
C. It belongs in group 10***
D. It belongs in group 13

Answer 1

Since the atom has 8 electrons in the valence shell it is stable, so the answer is b

Answer 2

Thank you so much!

Answer 3

Wait, @amematsro

Answer 4

I have to pick two, its worth two points

Answer 5

Since it only has 2 shells you know that it can't be a group 10 element since they need 4 shells so it has to be a group 13 element

Answer 6

Oh, okay. I get it now. Thank you for your help. I greatly appreciate it!

Answer 7

no problem glad to help