Atoms whose outer electron shells contain 8 electrons tend to A) form ions in aq

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Hawke

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on: May 25, 2013

Atoms whose outer electron shells contain 8 electrons tend to
A) form ions in aqueous solutions.
B) form hydrogen bonds in aqueous solutions.
C) be stable and chemically nonreactive, or inert.
D) be gaseous at room temperature.
E) be both chemically inert and gaseous at room temperature.

Melanie

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Reply #1 on: May 28, 2013

Quote from: Hawke on May 25, 2013

E) be both chemically inert and gaseous at room temperature.

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