An atom that has 6 electrons in its valence shell will be most likely to

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An atom with 6 electrons in its valence shell has two options to complete its octet. It can either donate 2 electrons to become stable, which is less likely as it needs to have a very low ionization energy. Alternatively, it can receive 2 electrons from another atom to complete its octet. This is the most favorable option and is known as the process of electron gain. Therefore, the atom in question will most likely receive 2 electrons, and the correct choice is C.

An Atom That Has 6 Electrons in Its Valence Shell