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

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

This statement accurately reflects how valence electrons influence the bonding behavior of atoms. Atoms tend to seek a stable electron configuration, often resembling that of the nearest noble gas, which usually involves having a full outer shell of electrons. To achieve this, atoms may either share electrons (forming covalent bonds) or transfer electrons (forming ionic bonds) based on the needs of other atoms with which they interact.