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In which case is an atom least likely to bond with other atoms?



if it needs one or two electrons

if it has one or two electrons to share

if its outermost electron shell is filled

if it has the same number of protons and neutrons

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If its outermost electron shell is filled.

Answer: Option (c) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

When an atom has deficiency or excess of electrons then in order to attain stability the atom will react readily with another atom.

Whereas an atom whose outermost electron shell is completely filled is least likely to bond with other atoms as the atom is stable due to completely filled shell.

Thus, we can conclude that a case in which if atom's outermost electron shell is filled then it is least likely to bond with other atoms.

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