How do valence electrons impact the type of bonds an atom makes?(1 point)

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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.
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.

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.

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.
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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 concept that atoms strive for stability by achieving a full outer shell of electrons, often through the transfer of electrons (as in ionic bonds) or sharing electrons (as in covalent bonds).