alleryAtoms generally react chemically with one another in order to:
ASplit their nucleus
BIncrease atomic mass
CFill their valence shell
DLose all inner shells
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Fill their valence shell
Chemical reactions proceed toward achieving stable electronic configurations with filled outer valence shells.
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