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OpenStudy (nottim):

Use the valence bond thory to explain why 2 helium atoms do not bond to form a diatomic molecule.

OpenStudy (nottim):

I read the textbook but I still don't understand...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Because Helium is stable with 2 electrons. |dw:1333502184007:dw|

OpenStudy (nottim):

ok. its a noble gas. just remembered. DUHH

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It has a full shell and has no more electrons to share, give or take.

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