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The noble gases at the very right column of the Periodic Table. They have full outer electron shells, so there is no need to form covalent or ionic bonds. Radon and Xenon however, have been made, with difficulty, into compounds in recent years.
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∙ 16y agoelements with a full outer shell of electrons. i.e. elements that are stable, that have no requirement to bind with another element will not form compounds in nature. (some may form compounds when put under EXTREME conditions, even then it is for a very brief amount of time)
these elements are the noble gases. they are inert/unreactive and are group 8 or 0 in the periodic table, helium, neon, argon etc
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∙ 11y agoThe noble gases in group 18 on the periodic table tend not to form compounds.
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∙ 13y agoThe "noble" gases that don't mingle much and, therefore do not ordinarily form compouns are: Periodic Table of Elements #2 (He), #10 (Ne), #18 (Ar), #36 (Kr), #54 (Xe), #86 (Rn), #118 (Uuo)
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∙ 13y agoInert/noble gases particularly Helium, Neon and Argon
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∙ 11y agoAtoms of elements in group 18 almost do not form bonds, but under certain elements in critical conditions.
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∙ 14y agoAny noble gas.
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∙ 14y agothe noble gases
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What elements commonly form covalent bonds?
Only nonmetals can form covalent bonds. Mainly because in a covalent bond the atoms are sharing electrons, as in an ionic bond the two atoms are taking electrons.
What Atoms of which elements form bonds without satisfying the octet rule?
\helium (He) and hydrogen (H)
Atoms of metallic elements can form ionic bonds but they are not very good at forming covalent bonds why?
they have a great tendency to lose electrons
Atoms of metallic elements can form ionic bonds but they are not very good at forming covalent bonds. Why?
they have a great tendency to lose electrons
Can carbon and hydrogen form non-polar covalent bonds?
Two atoms of different elements cannot form non-polar covalent bonds.
Why do elements form bond?
Elements form bonds because of the attractions between atoms or ions. There are several types of bonds such as ionic, covalent and metallic bonds.
Do atoms of copper and iron generally form stable bonds with transition elements?
Yes, atoms of copper and iron can generally form stable bonds with transition elements. Copper and iron are both transition elements themselves and can form stable bonds with other transition elements. The stability of the bonds will depend on factors such as the electronegativity and bonding properties of the specific elements involved.
What atoms do not easily react with or form bonds with other atoms?
Atoms of elements in group 18 (noble gases) do not easily combine with other elements to form compounds.
What atoms usually form bonds?
Helium and neon are inert chemical elements.
What are the elements that never form bonds with other atoms called?
its called no cheating
What is the process in which atoms join together differently as new bonds form?
Such a process is called a chemical reaction. In a chemical reaction, the atoms of different elements form new bonds with atoms of other elements which results in formation of new substances called as products.
What are three elements whose atoms are likely to form bonds?
Helium, neon and argon are the least likely elements to form compounds.
Why do bonds form in elements?
Elements bond together to gain more stability than their existance of individual atoms.
What elements commonly form covalent bonds?
Only nonmetals can form covalent bonds. Mainly because in a covalent bond the atoms are sharing electrons, as in an ionic bond the two atoms are taking electrons.
What Atoms of which elements form bonds without satisfying the octet rule?
\helium (He) and hydrogen (H)
Atoms of metallic elements can form ionic bonds but they are not very good at forming covalent bonds why?
they have a great tendency to lose electrons
Atoms of metallic elements can form ionic bonds but they are not very good at forming covalent bonds. Why?
they have a great tendency to lose electrons
