NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What is the specific goal of atoms in chemical bonding, as per the electronic theory?
Options
- ATo gain or lose all their electrons
- BTo have a full octet of electrons in their valence shells
- CTo have no electrons in their valence shells
- DTo share their electrons with other atoms
Correct answer
B. To have a full octet of electrons in their valence shells
Step-by-step solution
The goal of atoms in chemical bonding, according to the electronic theory, is to have an octet in their valence shells.