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How do atoms form a new substance?

A :By sharing electrons with each other
B: By losing neutrons to each other
C: By gaining electrons from each other
D: By losing electrons

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Your answer is A. Let me know if you need anything else!

User Tomasz W
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Atoms form a new substance by sharing electrons with each other. Covalent bonds are when at least one pair of electrons are shared between atoms. Ionic bonds are when positive and negative bonds attract, which is resulted in sharing an electron.
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