Question

What can be predicted from the valence electrons of the elements in a compound formed by a reaction?(1 point)
Responses

number of bonds between the atoms
number of bonds between the atoms

absolute electronegativity of the atoms
absolute electronegativity of the atoms

electronegativity difference between the atoms
electronegativity difference between the atoms

bond type between the atoms

Answer 1

number of bonds between the atoms

Valence electrons determine how many electrons an atom needs to gain, lose, or share to achieve a full valence shell, which lets you predict how many bonds it will form.