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Most atoms need 8 electrons to complete their outer shell. So, an atom that has 2 outer electrons will often form a chemical bond with an atom that lacks two electrons to be complete. For example, a sodium atom has one lone electron in its outer shell.
Chemical bonds form when the valence electrons of one atom interact with the valence electrons of another atom. Explanation: Since the valence electrons are the outermost electrons, they have the greatest opportunity to interact with the valence electrons of other atoms. Therefore, the valence electrons have the most influence in forming bonds. The number of electrons in an atom's outermost valence shell governs its bonding behaviour. Therefore, we group elements whose atoms have the same number of valence electrons together in the Periodic Table. An atom with a noble gas configuration (corresponding to an electron configuration s2p6) tends to be chemically unreactive. It does not tend to participate in bonding.