Question

What happens when an atom gives up loosely held valence electrons to another atom?

Answer 1

Answer:

Either the number of valence electrons increases to eight (or two in case of hydrogen), or the atom gives up loosely held valence electrons. ... A chemical bond is the force of attraction that hold two atoms together as a result of the rearragement of electrons between them

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Answer 2

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★ The ionic bonds form when atoms that have loosely held electrons in their outer shell react with atoms that need an equivalent number of electrons to complete their electron shells.

★ In such reactions, the electron donor atoms transfer the electrons in their outer shells to the receiving atoms.

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