An iodine atom has seven valence electrons. Do you think it will lose seven electrons or gain

one electron to obtain an octet in its outermost electron shell? Explain

Question

Beard

Chemistry

2 September, 04:22

An iodine atom has seven valence electrons. Do you think it will lose seven electrons or gain

one electron to obtain an octet in its outermost electron shell? Explain

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Ciara Ingram · Answer 1

Hi there!

The correct answer is: Iodine will more likely gain one more electron to obtain an octet.

Explanation:

Atoms are most stable when it has a full outermost electron shell, meaning it has 8 electrons. Plus it takes less energy to gain an electron than, giving away 7 electrons.

An iodine atom has seven valence electrons. Do you think it will lose seven electrons or gainone electron to obtain an octet in its outermost electron shell? Explain

An iodine atom has seven valence electrons. Do you think it will lose seven electrons or gain

one electron to obtain an octet in its outermost electron shell? Explain