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An oxygen atom, with six electrons in its outermost shell, needs how many more electrons to complete its octet

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An oxygen atom, with six electrons in its outermost shell, needs how many more electrons to complete its octet
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Detailed Explanation
Oxygen has six electrons in its outer shell and needs two more electrons to complete its octet of eight.
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