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

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to become neutral
to become neutral

to obtain a full outer electron shell
to obtain a full outer electron shell

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

to have eight inner level electrons

Answer 1

Atoms exchange or share electrons during bonding primarily to obtain a full outer electron shell. This is often referred to as the octet rule, where atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons in order to achieve a stable electron configuration similar to that of noble gases.