Question

When compounds form, what is one result for the atoms that bonded?. A. a stable arrangement of electrons. B. an unstable arrangement of electrons. C. more than eight electrons in their valence shell. D. fewer than eight electrons in their valence shell

Answer 1

Answer:A

Explanation: I took the k12 test

Answer 2

When elements form compounds, the atom bonding results to a stable arrangement of electrons. This is true to covalent bonding where electrons are shared and in the ionic bonding where electrons are transferred in order to form a stable configuration that completes the octet rule (8 electrons).Answer is A.