Matter, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding

When forming a chemical bond only the ________ electrons participate in the bonding process.

Ionic bonds form when electrons are-

When an atom manages to get its outer energy level filled with electrons the atom becomes

What makes the outer shell electrons important is that they

Atoms of the noble gases are generally inert because —

Atoms join with other atoms by bonding with them in order to become as chemically _______ as possible.

Which of these elements have atoms that do not have two electrons in their outer shells?

Match it! Select the correct answer from the pull down...Good luck!