Question

use the periodic table to answer the question. which atom generally obtains a stable configuration by sharing electrons? (1 point) ○ magnesium (mg) ○ phosphorus (p) ○ chlorine (cl) ○ lithium (li)

Explanation:

Non - metals generally obtain a stable electron configuration by sharing electrons. Phosphorus (P) and chlorine (Cl) are non - metals. Magnesium (Mg) and lithium (Li) are metals which tend to lose electrons to achieve a stable configuration. Chlorine needs one electron to complete its outer shell and can share electrons in covalent bonds. Phosphorus can also form covalent bonds by sharing electrons to achieve a stable octet or other stable electron configurations. Among the options, both phosphorus and chlorine share electrons, but chlorine is more well - known for readily forming covalent bonds by sharing its outer - shell electron to complete its octet.

Answer:

C. chlorine (Cl)