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A friend tells you that the \"neon\" in neon signs is a compound of neon and alu

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Question

A friend tells you that the "neon" in neon signs is a compound of neon and aluminum.

Can your friend be correct?

Match the words Labeled 1-10 the appropriate blanks in the sentences Labeled A-C below. The words can be used more than once.

1. is not

2. will

3. has a completely filled

4. gains electrons to fill its

5. will not

6. is

7. loses electrons to fill its

8. chalcogen

9. noble gas

10. halogen

A. Neon is a __________, which __________ valence shell.

B. Therefore, neon __________ gain, __________ lose, and __________ share electrons easily.

C. Your friend's statement __________ correct.

1. is not

2. will

3. has a completely filled

4. gains electrons to fill its

5. will not

6. is

7. loses electrons to fill its

8. chalcogen

9. noble gas

10. halogen

A. Neon is a __________, which __________ valence shell.

B. Therefore, neon __________ gain, __________ lose, and __________ share electrons easily.

C. Your friend's statement __________ correct.

Explanation / Answer

A) Neon is a noble gas, which has a completely filled valence shell.

B) Therefore, neon will not gain, will not lose, and will not share electrons easily.

C) Your friend's statement is not correct.