question: in ____ elements, the outermost shell of an atom contains half the number of electrons needed to…

question: in ____ elements, the outermost shell of an atom contains half the number of electrons needed to complete the shell. it may either borrow or lend electrons. answer input: spelling counts but capitalization doesnt.

question: in ____ elements, the outermost shell of an atom contains half the number of electrons needed to complete the shell. it may either borrow or lend electrons. answer input: spelling counts but capitalization doesnt.

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Brief Explanations:

Elements with 4 electrons in the outermost shell (such as carbon - group elements) have this property. They are in the middle of filling the outer - shell and can form various chemical bonds by gaining, losing, or sharing electrons.

Answer:

carbon - group