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    How Does a Phosphorus Atom Achieve an Octet of Electrons
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How Does a Phosphorus Atom Achieve an Octet of Electrons

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Question 6

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How does a phosphorus atom achieve an octet of electrons?


A) By losing 5 electrons
B) By losing 3 electrons
C) By gaining 8 electrons
D) By gaining 5 electrons
E) By gaining 3 electrons

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