Question

Why do atoms exchange or share electrons during bonding?(1 point)
Responses

to become neutral
to become neutral

to have eight inner level electrons
to have eight inner level electrons

to attract an ion with the opposite charge
to attract an ion with the opposite charge

to obtain a full outer electron shell

Answer 1

to obtain a full outer electron shell

Answer 2

How many valence electrons are in an atom of the element fluorine?

(1 point)
Responses

five
five

seven
seven

eight
eight

two
two

Answer 3

seven

Answer 4

Which change is likely to happen to an atom of the element strontium (Sr) during bonding?

(1 point)
Responses

It will give up electrons, forming a positive ion.
It will give up electrons, forming a positive ion.

It will give up electrons, forming a negative ion.
It will give up electrons, forming a negative ion.

It will gain electrons, forming a positive ion.
It will gain electrons, forming a positive ion.

It will gain electrons, forming a negative ion.

Answer 5

It will give up electrons, forming a positive ion.