Question

Which part of the atom forms chemical bonds?

A. the inner electrons

B. the outermost electrons

C. the outermost protons

D. the nucleus

Answer 1

B. The outermost electrons or the valence electrons of a given atom form chemical bonds that are covalent. These electrons are involved in chemical bonding.

Answer 2

Out of the choices given, the part of the atom that forms chemical bonds are the outermost electrons. The correct answer is B.