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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 ions must have different charges
The ions must have different charges
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
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The valence shells of all atoms must be filled after the bonding occurs.
Reason: Atoms form ionic or covalent bonds to achieve more stable (usually full) valence shells (the octet/duet rule). (Note: there are exceptions like H (duet), electron-deficient molecules (e.g., BF3) and expanded octets.)
Reason: Atoms form ionic or covalent bonds to achieve more stable (usually full) valence shells (the octet/duet rule). (Note: there are exceptions like H (duet), electron-deficient molecules (e.g., BF3) and expanded octets.)
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