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Which subatomic particles are most involved in chemical bonding

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Electrons. They form bonds either by being shared between two atoms or exchanged between two atoms forming an electrostatic attraction between them. If an atom of one chemical has a 'spare' electron in its outer shell, and another is 'missing' one electron - they will bond. Specifically, the valence electrons, which are the ones in the outermost energy level of the atom are the particles involved.
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