Which of the following must happen in order for atoms to bond either ionically or covalently with one another?
a
The valence shells of all atoms must be filled after the bonding occurs
b
The chemical properties of the atoms must be satisfied
c
The ions must have different charges
d
The resulting compound must follow ionic naming conventions
b- The chemical properties of the atoms must be satisfied
To determine which of the given options must happen for atoms to bond either ionically or covalently, let's break down each option:
a) The valence shells of all atoms must be filled after the bonding occurs.
This option is incorrect for two reasons. First, in covalent bonding, atoms share electrons to achieve a full valence shell, rather than filling them completely. Second, in ionic bonding, the valence shells of the atoms involved are not necessarily filled after bonding occurs.
b) The chemical properties of the atoms must be satisfied.
This option is correct. Before atoms can bond, their chemical properties must be compatible and satisfied. This means that they need to have the appropriate number of valence electrons to form stable bonds.
c) The ions must have different charges.
This option is specific to ionic bonding, where positively and negatively charged ions are attracted to each other. In ionic bonding, it is necessary for the ions involved to have opposite charges. However, this condition does not apply to covalent bonding.
d) The resulting compound must follow ionic naming conventions.
This option is specific to ionic bonding, where compounds formed by ionic bonds are named following specific conventions. However, this condition does not apply to covalent bonding.
In conclusion, the correct answer is option b: The chemical properties of the atoms must be satisfied.