Question

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

Responses

to become neutral
to become neutral

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

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

to attract an ion with the opposite charge

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

to obtain a more stable electron configuration

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The main reason atoms exchange or share electrons during bonding is to obtain a full outer electron shell. This is because atoms tend to be more stable when their outermost energy level, also known as the valence shell, is filled with a certain number of electrons. In most cases, atoms strive to have eight electrons in their valence shell, known as the octet rule. By sharing or transferring electrons, atoms can achieve this stable configuration and become more chemically stable. Additionally, this process helps atoms become neutral by balancing the positive and negative charges in their outermost energy level.