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Study the electron dot diagrams for lithium, carbon, fluorine, and neon in Figure 6-1. Choose the statement that correctly identifies the most stable of the elements.

ALithium is the most stable element because it has to lose only one electron to achieve a stable configuration.
BCarbon is the most stable element because it can form four bonds.
CFluorine is the most stable element because it has to gain only one electron to achieve a stable configuration.
DNeon is the most stable element because its highest occupied energy level is filled.

Study the electron dot diagrams for lithium, carbon, fluorine, and neon in Figure 6-1. Choose the statement that correctly identifies the most stable of the ele class=

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The completely filled valence shell of Neon makes it most stable.

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Answer is: D. Neon is the most stable element because its highest occupied energy level is filled.

Neon (symbol: Ne) is an element (noble gas) with atomic number 10, which means it has 10 protons and 10 electrons.

Electron configuration of neon atom: ₁₀Ne 1s²2s²2p⁶.

Noble gases are in group 18: helium (He), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr), xenon (Xe) and radon (Rn). They have very low chemical reactivity.

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