Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze 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 donate or accept electrons.

Step2: Evaluate each option

• Option 1: Atom X (needs to gain electrons) will accept electrons, not donate. Atom Y (needs to lose electrons) will donate. So, Atom X will accept electrons from Atom Y, not Atom X donating to Atom Y.
• Option 2: Since Atom X needs 2 electrons to reach a stable configuration (8 electrons) and Atom Y has 2 electrons to lose, Atom X will accept electrons from Atom Y.
• Option 3: Atom Z has a stable configuration (8 valence electrons) and will not donate electrons. Atom Y needs to lose electrons, not accept.
• Option 4: Atom Z has a stable configuration and will not donate electrons.

Answer:

Atom X will accept electrons from Atom Y.