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Question

Determine the number of electrons boron needs to gain or lose to achieve the noble gas electronic configuration and identify which noble gas it represents.

Accepted Answer

Lose 3 electrons; He

Answer

Gain 5 electrons; Ne

Answer

Lose 1 electrons; He

Answer

Gain 2 electrons; Ne