Why Does the Stability of a Noble Gas Electron Configuration

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why does the stability of a noble gas electron configuration contribute to the formation of covalent bonds?

• A)Ionic bonds are called electron transfer bonds and covalent bonds are called electron sharing bonds
• B)Noble gases are found in Group 8A/18 on the periodic table
• C)Electrons occur in pairs in covalent bonds
• D)Ionic crystals are held together by electrostatic forces and molecular compounds are not
• E)The tendency toward a complete octet of electrons in a bonded atom reflects the natural tendency for a system to move to the lowest energy state possible

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