To become more stable an atom that has two electrons in its outer energy level will gain two electrons
A.) True
B.) False
That false correct?
That statement is false. An atom that has two electrons in its outer energy level will typically lose, rather than gain, two electrons to become more stable.
Correct, the statement is false.
To determine if an atom will gain or lose electrons to become more stable, we need to look at its position on the periodic table. Atoms want to have a full outer energy level, which typically consists of 8 electrons. This is known as the octet rule.
If an atom already has two electrons in its outer energy level, it is likely to lose those two electrons to achieve a stable configuration, rather than gain two more. By losing the two electrons, the atom will end up with a full outer energy level of 8 electrons, similar to the nearest noble gas configuration.
Therefore, the correct answer is B) False.
False.
To become more stable, an atom that has two electrons in its outer energy level will give away two electrons.