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Oxidation-Reduction

Question 4 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

An argon atom (Ar) will

Answer
A
gain 8 electrons.
B
lose 8 electrons.
C
not form an ion.

Explanation

Argon is a noble gas with a full outer electron shell, so it is already stable. It does not usually gain or lose electrons, so an argon atom will not form an ion.

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