The MOST stable atoms and thus those that are typically nonreactive are the atoms that have _______.

A) full inner shells
B) equal numbers of electrons an neutrons
C) all covalent bonds
D) full outer shells
E) equal numbers of electrons and protons


Ans: D) full outer shells

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