Question

This is a model of a Chlorine atom. How likely is it that this atom would want to bond with another atom?

Answer 1

This atom is very likely to bond with another atom.

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Answer 2

This atom REALLY wants to bond with another atom!
Lets think of the octet rule.
The octet rule is a scientific rule about atoms that states that the valence shell, (the outer most shell, the shell closest to the outside), wants to have 8 electrons in it. This outer orbital or valence shell, wants to have 8 electrons so bad because it wants to fulfill its octet rule.

Now, this atom of chlorine has 7 electrons in the outer shell. This is why it REALLY wants to bond. It is so close to fulfilling its octet rule, it is only one away.

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