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

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

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

Thank you so much!

anonymous · Answer

Wait, @amematsro

anonymous · Answer

I have to pick two, its worth two points

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

no problem glad to help