Question

When compounds form, what is one result for the atoms that bonded?

A. a stable arrangement of electrons

B. an unstable arrangement of electrons

C. more than eight electrons in their valence shell

D. fewer than eight electrons in their valence shell

Answer 1

When compounds form, the result for the atoms that are bonded is a stable arrangement of electrons. The answer is letter A. An unstable arrangement of electrons, more than eight electrons in their valence shell and fewer than eight electrons in their valence shell do not result in the bonding of atoms.

Answer 2

One result for the atoms that bonded together when a compound forms is a stable arrangement of electrons.