If an atom has 7 valence electrons, how many electrons does it need to gain to achieve a stable electron configuration?
2 answers:
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Answer:
A=1
B=-2
Explanation:
Part A and B of the question wasn't given, however, I attached the relevant parts to solve this question as follows.
From part B as attached, it shows that the right option is C which is
2A+3B=-4
Substituting B with 3A-5 then we form the second equation as shown
2A+3(3A-5)=-4
By simplifying the above equation, we obtain
2A+9A-15=-4
Re-arranging, then
11A=-4+15
Finally
11A=11
A=1
To obtain B, we already know that 3A-5 so substituting the value of A into the above then we obtain
B=3(1)-5=-2
Therefore, required values are 1 and -2
