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

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

to become neutral
to become neutral

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 to obtain a full outer electron shell. This is often related to the octet rule, which states that atoms are most stable when they have eight electrons in their outer shell.