An atom is in its most stable state when

a. the number of electrons equals the number
of protons.
b. the number of neutrons equals the number
of protons plus number of electrons.
c. there are electron vacancies in the inner
most shell.
d. there are no electron vacancies in the outer
shell.
e. more than one of these is possible


E

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