Question

the atom of an element has electronic configuration 2,8 and 6. does it gain two electrons or lose six electrons to have the configuration of the nearest noble gas element

Answer 1

Answer:

It will gain 2 electrons .

Explanation:

It may gain 2 electrons or lose 6 electrons . But we should remember that the atom always want the easier one to give or gain . It is easy to gain 2 electrons than giving 6 electrons  . You may have the doubt about the Carbon but we have that as + or - 4 electrons . It some times lose 4 electrons or gain 4 electrons.

Answer 2

Answer:

it will gain electrons

Explanation:

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