Which element is most likely to accept an electron from another atom?

a. chlorine (7 valence electrons)
b. calcium (2 valence electrons)
c. neon (8 valence electrons)


d. carbon (4 valence electrons)
e. potassium (1 valence electron)


ANSWER: a

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