Question

this chart shows characteristics of three different types of atoms. which statement is best supported by the information in the chart? atom x will donate electrons to atom y. atom x will accept electrons from atom y. atom y will accept electrons from atom z. atom z will donate electrons to atom x. valance electrons in three types of atoms atom x 6 valence electrons atom y 2 valence electrons atom z 8 valence electrons

Explanation:

Step1: Determine electron - transfer tendency

Atoms tend to gain or lose electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration (usually 8 valence electrons for most atoms). Atom X has 6 valence electrons and will tend to gain 2 electrons. Atom Y has 2 valence electrons and will tend to lose 2 electrons. Atom Z has 8 valence electrons (a stable configuration) and will not easily gain or lose electrons.

Step2: Analyze each option

• Option 1: Atom X will donate electrons to Atom Y

Since Atom X needs to gain electrons (not donate) and Atom Y needs to lose electrons, this option is incorrect.

• Option 2: Atom X will accept electrons from Atom Y

Atom X (needs 2 electrons) can accept 2 electrons from Atom Y (which has 2 electrons to lose). This is correct.

• Option 3: Atom Y will accept electrons from Atom Z

Atom Z has a stable configuration (8 valence electrons) and will not donate electrons. Atom Y needs to lose (not accept) electrons. So this option is incorrect.

• Option 4: Atom Z will donate electrons to Atom X

Atom Z has a stable configuration and will not donate electrons. So this option is incorrect.

Answer:

Atom X will accept electrons from Atom Y.