Do atoms bond in such a way as to produce electron configuration of a noble gas

Atoms bond usually in order to reduce their energy level and increase their stability. To obtain stability individual atoms like to follow the Octet Rule. The Octet Rule relates to the tendency of atoms to bond in such a way that their outermost shell of electrons (their valance shell) will have 8 valence electrons in order to be most stable. This can mean different things for different elements. For example, group 1 elements such as potassium(K) tend to lose their outer most electron, forming K+ which has 8 valence electrons. However, non-metals with valence electron numbers closer to 8 will "steal" electrons from metals to obtain 8 valence electrons because it s easier for them to gain one than lose 7e-. The noble gases all fulfill the Octet rule before bonding. This makes them more stable and less reactive elements.

Noble Gases fulfill the octet rule by having 8 electrons in their outermost electron shell, other element atoms try to fulfill the octet rule and bond to obtain 8 valence electrons. In this way, atoms do indeed bond to produce an electron configuration similar to noble gases.

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