Question

the number of electrons in the valence shell determine what types of bonds an atom can form. true or false true false

Explanation:

The number of valence - shell electrons determines an atom's bonding capacity. For example, an atom with 1 valence electron can lose it to form an ionic bond or share it to form a covalent bond. Atoms strive to achieve a stable electron configuration (usually 8 valence electrons, except for hydrogen and helium), and the number of valence electrons dictates how they can reach this stability through bonding.

Answer:

True