Question

which of the following statement(s) about chemical bonding are true? select all that apply a bonding always involves atoms evenly sharing valence electrons b bonds are permanent attractions that cannot be broken once formed c bonding occurs to give both atoms a more stable electron configuration d bonds are formed by valence electrons of interacting atoms

Explanation:

• a: Chemical bonding includes ionic bonding where electrons are transferred, not just even - sharing in covalent bonding. So this is false.
• b: Chemical bonds can be broken in chemical reactions. So this is false.
• c: The main driving force of chemical - bonding is to achieve a more stable electron configuration for atoms, like the octet rule. This is true.
• d: Valence electrons are the outermost electrons and are involved in chemical bonding. This is true.

Answer:

C. Bonding occurs to give both atoms a more stable electron configuration
D. Bonds are formed by valence electrons of interacting atoms