Why do atoms exchange or share electrons during bonding?(1 point)

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to have eight inner level electrons
to have eight inner level electrons

to obtain a full outer electron shell
to obtain a full outer electron shell

to become neutral
to become neutral

to attract an ion with the opposite charge

Answer 1

Atoms exchange or share electrons during bonding primarily to obtain a full outer electron shell. This allows them to achieve greater stability, often following the octet rule, which states that atoms tend to form bonds so that they have eight electrons in their outermost shell.