Atoms exchange or share electrons during bonding primarily to obtain a full outer electron shell. This stability is often referred to as the octet rule, which states that atoms tend to bond in a way that gives them a full set of eight electrons in their outer shell, similar to the electron configuration of noble gases.
Why do atoms exchange or share electrons during bonding? (1 point)
• to become neutral
• to have eight inner level electrons
• to attract an ion with the opposite charge
• to obtain a full outer electron shell
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