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If element X has 5 valence electrons, what would you expect it to do to fulfil its octet? pls help

If Element X Has 5 Valence Electrons What Would You Expect It To Do To Fulfil Its Octet Pls Help class=

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Answer:

a

Explanation:

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Answer:

Gain 3 electrons.

Explanation:

If element X have 5 valence electrons it will more than likely gain 3 electrons to fill its octet to become stable. Gaining the 3 electrons is much easier for the atom than if it were to give away it's 5 valence electrons. Elements with 5 valence electrons that could represent element X are:

  • Nitrogen
  • Phosphorus
  • Arsenic
  • Antimony

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