When drawing out Lewis structures,how many electrons surround the most stable element?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 6
D) 8
E) 10

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The most stable element, which is usually the central atom, will have a total of 8 electrons surrounding it in order to satisfy the octet rule. This is the case for most elements, with exceptions such as hydrogen (which can only have 2 electrons) or elements in periods 3 and beyond which can expand their octet to accommodate more than 8 electrons.

When Drawing Out Lewis Structures,how Many Electrons Surround the Most