Question

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Atoms that will form chemical bonds are referred to as ____ , whereas
atoms that will not form chemical bonds, like the noble gases, are referred to as ___

Answer 1

A chemical bond is a lasting attraction between atoms, ions or molecules that enables the formation of chemical compounds. The bond may result from the electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions as in ionic bonds or through the sharing of electrons as in covalent bonds.