Q. What happens when two atoms form a chemical bond?
A) The atoms share or transfer electrons
B) Two atoms fuse together to form a chemical bond
C) Like charges in the atoms cause them to stick together
D) A chemical bond forms when two atoms transfer or share protons to achieve a stable nucleus
β Correct Answer: The atoms share or transfer electrons
Exam Insight
When two atoms form a chemical bond, they share or transfer electrons to achieve stability, resulting in covalent or ionic bonds.