Element X has electron configuration that ends with $4 p^{5}$ $4p^5$ . How many electrons would need to be gained to achieve stability?

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Answer 1 · 2016-07-07T09:36:06

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Gaining 1 electron will make the configuration $4 p^{6}$ $4p^6$ , which is full filled condition of 4p orbital and is very stable.

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