I can see two answers, I’d go with D, but all neutral atoms, of the same element would have the same number of outer electrons. However, if you consider that some of the atoms might be ions, that would eliminate B.
External fertilization in animals usually occurs in water or in damp areas in a process called spawning.
Metals usually form cations because they like to lose electrons to get a full octet.
Nonmetals usually form anions because they like to gain electrons to get a full octet.
Aluminum will lose 3 electrons to form a cation
Beryllium will lose 2 electrons to form a cation
Copper can lose either 1 or 2 electrons to form a cation.
Silicon can gain 4 electrons to form an anion.
Your correct answer is silicon.
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