Table 2-14
-Table 2-14 indicates the number and arrangement of electrons in the first four atomic electron shells for selected elements.On the basis of the information in the chart and what you know about atomic structure, which elements form stable but reactive diatomic gases?

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Nitrogen and oxygen form stable but reactive diatomic gases because they have incomplete outer electron shells, making them seek to share or transfer electrons to achieve stability, unlike helium and neon which are noble gases with complete outer shells, and sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium which are metals.

Table 2-14 -Table 2-14 Indicates the Number and Arrangement of Electrons in Electrons