Covalent bonds form because most atoms seek to have how many electrons in their outermost shell?

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Javon Gomez

Physics

22 September, 17:59

Covalent bonds form because most atoms seek to have how many electrons in their outermost shell?

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Yaka · Answer 1

The answer is 8.

The innermost shell can only hold 2 electrons, but the second shell (and other shells afterward) can hold 8 or more (depending on the level).

Covalent bonds form because most atoms seek to have how many electrons in their outermost shell?1843

Covalent bonds form because most atoms seek to have how many electrons in their outermost shell?

1

8

4

3