4.1 - Why Atoms Form Bonds
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What is the main reason atoms form bonds?
💡 Hint: Think about how a ball rolls down a hill.
Which group of elements are known for their stability?
💡 Hint: They are in group 18 of the periodic table.
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What is the main driving force behind atomic bonding?
💡 Hint: Remember how atoms want to fill their outer shells.
True or False: Noble gases are highly reactive due to their electron configurations.
💡 Hint: Think about why noble gases do not typically form bonds.
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Consider a theoretical element in Group 16 of the periodic table that has 6 valence electrons. Describe how it would bond with potassium from Group 1.
💡 Hint: Visualize how electrons are transferred.
If a specific non-metal can form three covalent bonds with hydrogen, predict its position in the periodic table and explain.
💡 Hint: Consider how many electrons are needed for an octet.
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