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Which of the following is not a way an atom can achieve stability?

ALose electrons to achieve a noble gas configuration
BShare electrons to abide by the octet rule
CGain electrons to fill its outer energy level
DRemove electrons from its full outer energy level

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The answer is D. An atom WANTS to have a full outer energy level, or to form strong bonds to achieve stability. The answer can't be C, because filling the outermost energy level will make the atom the most stable.