an atom with one valence electron combines with an atom with seven valence electrons what is likely to happen to the atom with one valence electron? Here's the choices. A. It will share its valence electron with the other atom. B. It will take one electron from the other atom. C. It will give up its valence electron to the other atom. D. It will take all seven electrons from the other atom.

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That would be C. It is then a 1+ ion. the other atom gains it, becomes a 1- ion. The two ions attract and are now combined by ionic bonding. Like sodium chloride. $$\rm Na ^{+} \rm Cl^{-} $$