Question

Which occurs whenever valence electrons are shared or transferred between atoms?

1. A decrease in charge.

2. An increase in charge.

3. Radioactive decay.

4. A chemical reaction.

Answer 1

Whenever electrons are shared or transferred between atoms there is a chemical reaction.

The electrons that are being transferred between atoms (two or more) create new bonds, which enable the production of a new substance. This process is then known as a chemical reaction.