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10-11-2017
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Which atom is more likely to gain electrons to satisfy the octet rule? *
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sodium
magnesium
aluminum
phosphorus

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peridorito8864 peridorito8864

10-11-2017

Atoms naturally want 8 valence electrons to be stable. (Octet rule).

Sodium has 1 valence e-
Magnesium has 2
Aluminum has 4
And Phosphorus has 5.

Phosphorus is the most electronegative element listed, and the closest to 8 valence electrons, so it is the most likely candidate.

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