Question

Study the electron dot diagrams for lithium, carbon, fluorine, and neon in Figure 6-1. Choose the statement that correctly identifies the most stable of the elements. A. Lithium is the most stable element because it has to lose only one electron to achieve a stable configuration. B. Carbon is the most stable element because it can form four bonds. C. Fluorine is the most stable element because it has to gain only one electron to achieve a stable configuration. D. Neon is the most stable element because its highest occupied energy level is filled.

Answer 1

D. Neon is the most stable element because its highest occupied energy level is filled.

Answer 2

D. Neon is the most stable element because its highest occupied energy level is filled.

Step-by-step explanation:

In periodic table the most stable elements are those that have completely filled outer orbit or the valency of outer orbit is full. The elements that do not need to make more bonds. or they do not need to react with other substances.

The noble gases are the most stable elements of periodic table so as neon is the noble gas so it is the most stable element.