What are 3 ways that an atom can achieve a noble-gas configuration?

1 Answer
Mar 21, 2018

here are the 3 possible ways we can achieve that;

Explanation:

  • Gaining electrons to become a negative ion (nonmetals) 

  • Losing electrons to be a positive ion (metals) 

  • Sharing electrons (covalent bonding, that's where we draw Lewis Structures)