Question
Why do atoms exchange or share electrons during bonding?(1 point)
Responses
to have eight inner level electrons
to have eight inner level electrons
to attract an ion with the opposite charge
to attract an ion with the opposite charge
to obtain a full outer electron shell
to obtain a full outer electron shell
to become neutral
Responses
to have eight inner level electrons
to have eight inner level electrons
to attract an ion with the opposite charge
to attract an ion with the opposite charge
to obtain a full outer electron shell
to obtain a full outer electron shell
to become neutral
Answers
GPT-4o mini
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 bond in such a way that they each have eight electrons in their outermost shell, achieving greater stability.