Question

How do valence electrons impact the type of bonds an atom makes?(1 point) Responses A small number of valence electrons means the atom will share electrons; a large number of valence electrons leads to transferring from one atom to another. A small number of valence electrons means the atom will share electrons; a large number of valence electrons leads to transferring from one atom to another. A large number of valence electrons means the atom will share electrons; a small number of valence electrons leads to transferring from one atom to another. A large number of valence electrons means the atom will share electrons; a small number of valence electrons leads to transferring from one atom to another. An atom wants an empty outer shell of valence electrons, so it will either transfer or share electrons depending on what the other atom needs. An atom wants an empty outer shell of valence electrons, so it will either transfer or share electrons depending on what the other atom needs. An atom wants a full outer shell of valence electrons, so it will either transfer or share electrons depending on what the other atom needs.

Answer 1

The correct response is: An atom wants a full outer shell of valence electrons, so it will either transfer or share electrons depending on what the other atom needs.

This statement accurately reflects the behavior of atoms in terms of bonding: atoms tend to seek a stable electron configuration, often resembling that of the nearest noble gas, which typically involves having a full outer shell of electrons. They can achieve this stability by either transferring electrons (as in ionic bonds) or sharing electrons (as in covalent bonds).