Question

Look at the diagram below.

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Will this atom gain or lose electrons to achieve a stable configuration?
It will gain electrons to fill its outer shell.
It will lose electrons to be left with a full outer shell.
It depends on the situation.
It will neither lose nor gain electrons.
ASAP

Answer 1

it will gain electrons to fill its outer shell

Step-by-step explanation:

This element is boron which has 5 electrons.