Atoms Can Form ____ in Order to Achieve a Full

Question

Atoms can form ____ in order to achieve a full outer orbital shell.  
A) ions
B) covalent bonds
C) H bonds
D) ions and covalent bonds
E) ions and H bonds

Accepted Answer

Atoms can form covalent bonds in order to achieve a full outer orbital shell, which involves the sharing of valence electrons between two or more atoms. Ions and hydrogen bonds also play a role in chemical bonding, but they are not specifically related to the attainment of a full outer orbital shell.