Which one of these configurations tends to gain, lose or share electrons?

2, 8, 8

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2, 8

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2, 8, 3

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Solution

The correct option is B 2, 8, 3
2, 8, 3 configurations has three electrons in its outer most shell so they are not fully filled so they will lose three electrons.

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