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Free Radicals Contain Unpaired Electrons in Their Outermost Energy Shell

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Free radicals contain unpaired electrons in their outermost energy shell, so they react readily with other atoms or molecules to reach a more stable state. Which of the following could potentially be a free radical?


A) Fluorine (atomic number 9)
B) Neon (atomic number 10)
C) Magnesium (atomic number 12)
D) Helium (atomic number 2)

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