Question
Why do atoms exchange or share electrons during bonding? (1 point)
• to become neutral
• to attract an ion with the opposite charge
to have eight inner level electrons
O to obtain a full outer electron shell
• to become neutral
• to attract an ion with the opposite charge
to have eight inner level electrons
O to obtain a full outer electron shell
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Atoms exchange or share electrons during bonding primarily **to obtain a full outer electron shell**. This concept is often related to the octet rule, which states that atoms are most stable when they have eight electrons in their valence shell. By sharing or exchanging electrons, atoms can achieve this stable configuration.