Under which of the following conditions will an atom be the most stable?
A) when they have the fewest possible valence electrons
B) when they have the maximum number of unpaired electrons
C) when all of the electron orbitals in the valence shell are filled
D) when all electrons are paired

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Atoms are most stable when all of the electron orbitals in the valence shell are filled, as this configuration minimizes the energy of the atom and fulfills the octet rule for most elements, leading to chemical stability.

Under Which of the Following Conditions Will an Atom Be