NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
According to the electronic theory of chemical bonding, how can atoms combine?
Options
- ABy transferring protons from one atom to another
- BBy transferring neutrons from one atom to another
- CBy transferring valence electrons or by sharing valence electrons
- DBy sharing protons
Correct answer
C. By transferring valence electrons or by sharing valence electrons
Step-by-step solution
According to the electronic theory of chemical bonding, atoms can combine either by transferring valence electrons or by sharing valence electrons.