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According to the Octet Rule, atoms of elements react with each other in order to attain ____ electrons in their outermost energy level or shell.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

Which of the following elements LOSES 1 electron in order to attain an octet?

• potassium

• calcium

• helium

• boron

• fluorine

Which of the following elements GAINS 1 electron in order to attain an octet?

• sodium

• calcium

• helium

• boron

• chlorine

Which of the following elements LOSES 2 electrons in order to attain an octet?

• lithium

• magnesium

• helium

• sulfur

• bromine

Which of the following elements GAINS 2 electrons in order to attain an octet?

• cesium

• magnesium

• phosphorus

• sulfur

• iodine

Which of the following elements GAINS 3 electrons in order to attain an octet?

• nitrogen

• lithium

• boron

• oxygen

• fluorine

Which of the following elements can EITHER GAIN or LOSE 4 electrons in order to attain an octet?

• silicon

• beryllium

• boron

• selenium

• chlorine

How do can atoms complete the octet rule?

• They lose or gain protons

• They lose or gain neutrons

• They lose or gain electrons in the outer most level

• They lose of gain electrons from the inner most level

Sodium has 1 valence electron. How many more electrons does it need to fulfill the octet rule?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7