When forming a bond, an atom that has 3 electrons in its second shell and a filled first shell will

A. lose all of the electrons from both its first and second shells.
B. lose 3 electrons from its second shell.
C. lose all of the electrons from its first shell.
D. gain 5 electrons in its second shell.


Answer: B

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