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How do atoms usually combine? A In a way that increases the number of valence electrons. B In a way that makes each atom less stable. C In a way that decreases the number of val…

How do atoms usually combine? A In a way that increases the number of valence electrons. B In a way that makes each atom less stable. C In a way that decreases the number of val…
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How do atoms usually combine?

A In a way that increases the number of valence electrons.
B In a way that makes each atom less stable.
C In a way that decreases the number of valence electrons.
D In a way that makes each atom more stable.

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D. The purpose of bonding is to have filled outer shell so that the atoms are stable and the element is unreactive


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