The electron configuration of an element is 1s22s22p4. Describe what most likely happens when two atoms of this element move toward each other.

Two atoms of this element move toward each other and they are attracted.

Explanation:

Given that,

The electronic configuration is

We need to find what happens when two atoms of this element move toward each other

According to given configuration,

This element is oxygen.

The electron in outer shell of this atom is 6.

Oxygen needs the 2 electron for complete the outer shell and make a stable.

So, two atoms of this element move toward each other and create a covalent bond which is shear the electron to each other and make a stable element.

In covalent bond,

The attraction force create between the molecules.

So, we can say that, when two atoms of this element move toward each other then they are attracted.

Hence, Two atoms of this element move toward each other and they are attracted.

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