An atom with three valence electrons will most likely ________ to attain an octet of valence electrons.
A)lose three electrons
B)gain three electrons
C)gain five electrons
D)gain one electron
E)lose one electron

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An atom with three valence electrons will most likely lose three electrons to attain an octet of valence electrons. This is because by losing three electrons, it will have an electron configuration similar to the nearest noble gas, achieving stability.

An Atom with Three Valence Electrons Will Most Likely ________