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17 October, 06:14

An atom whose valence electrons conform to the octet rule is:

a) more likely to form covalent bonds b) more likely to form ionic bonds c) more likely to form hydrogen bonds d) more likely to become a free radical e) less likely to form any bond with another atom

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  1. 17 October, 08:11
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    Answer:less likely to form any bond with another atom

    Explanation:

    The reason for chemical combination is to enable the combining atoms attain noble gas configuration, that is, to have eight electron a around the outermost shell as specified by the octet rule. However for atoms such as noble gases that already have eight electrons around their outermost shell, there is a reluctance towards participation in chemical combination since the outermost shell already contains eight electrons as required by the octet rule.
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