Which of the following atoms releases more energy than sulfur when an electron is added to its valence?

argon (Ar)
chlorine (Cl)
neon (Ne)
phosphorus (P)
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Question

Which of the following atoms releases more energy than sulfur when an electron is added to its valence? 
 	
	argon (Ar)
	chlorine (Cl)
	neon (Ne)
	phosphorus (P)
@Vuriffy @caozeyuan

parthkohli · Answer

There's one element on that list which releases the most energy of all elements, not just more than sulfur.

rebeccaxhawaii · Answer

you dont say

vuriffy · Answer

Ahh, the question is worded to trick you.

parthkohli · Answer

It's not, actually. I just found that thing neat.

vuriffy · Answer

Think of the elements toward the amount of electrons they have in their outer shell.

parthkohli · Answer

Think of it like this: which one wants to gain an electron the most, so that the end-product is stable?

vuriffy · Answer

And of course goes against me, but then follows my technique. Lovely.

rebeccaxhawaii · Answer

its Cl

vuriffy · Answer

Yes, correct. It has 7 electrons in it's outer shell.

vuriffy · Answer

With 8 electrons, will allow it to be very stable. A great attraction for one single electron.

vuriffy · Answer

It will always prove to be the one with the most energy released, so it is Cl.