Match each term to its definition or characteristic.
a.galactose
k.catalyst
b.electron
l.polar
c.radioactivity
m.buffer
d.proton
n.anion
e.amino group
o.enzymes
f.glucose
p.matter
g.compounds
q.neutron
h.carboxyl group
r.atomic weight
i.cation
s.fructose
j.glycogen
-An atom is stable when the outer shell contains how many electrons?

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An atom is considered stable when its outer shell contains eight electrons, which satisfies the octet rule, leading to stability and lower reactivity.

Match Each Term to Its Definition or Characteristic