Question
After a covalent bond has stabilized an atom, the atom will have
fewer valence electron shells.
more valence electron shells.
an empty valence electron shell.
a full valence electron shell.
fewer valence electron shells.
more valence electron shells.
an empty valence electron shell.
a full valence electron shell.
Answers
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After a covalent bond has stabilized an atom, the atom will have **a full valence electron shell**.
Covalent bonds typically involve the sharing of electrons between atoms, allowing them to achieve a full valence shell, which is often associated with greater stability, as seen in the octet rule.
Covalent bonds typically involve the sharing of electrons between atoms, allowing them to achieve a full valence shell, which is often associated with greater stability, as seen in the octet rule.