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OpenStudy (anonymous):

An atom of oxygen has six valence electrons. In nature, oxygen is a diatomic molecule and is usually found in the form O2. Why would one atom of oxygen want to bond with another one?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

To have 8 electrons around itself which "completes it's octet" and gains stability.

OpenStudy (aaronq):

i meant 8 valence electrons ****

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