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Which of the following must happen in order for atoms to bond either ionically or covalently with one another? (1 point)
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The chemical properties of the atoms must be satisfied
The chemical properties of the atoms must be satisfied
The resulting compound must follow ionic naming conventions
The resulting compound must follow ionic naming conventions
The valence shells of all atoms must be filled after the bonding occurs
The valence shells of all atoms must be filled after the bonding occurs
The ions must have different charges
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The valence shells of all atoms must be filled after the bonding occurs.
Rationale: Atoms bond (ionic or covalent) to achieve a more stable electron configuration (usually a filled valence shell / octet). (Note: there are exceptions to the simple octet rule — e.g., H wants 2 electrons, B often has an incomplete octet, and some elements can have expanded octets.)
Rationale: Atoms bond (ionic or covalent) to achieve a more stable electron configuration (usually a filled valence shell / octet). (Note: there are exceptions to the simple octet rule — e.g., H wants 2 electrons, B often has an incomplete octet, and some elements can have expanded octets.)
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