Question

Which best explains why elements with a completely full outer shell of electrons do not usually bond with other elements to form compounds?


A.
Because electrons orbit some atoms in three dimensional space, they move to different orbitals to stabilize the atom, making the formation of compounds unnecessary.


B.
These elements have obtained electrons from other elements without bonding to create a full outer shell of electrons, and a stable state.


C.
A full outer shell of electrons indicates a stable state, making the formation of compounds unnecessary. The full outer

Answer 1

The noble gasses (have a full valence shell without bonding) are stable because their shell is full. There is no point in bonding with any other atoms, since they are full. I'd go with D.

Answer 2

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