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How are the atoms in a compound held together?

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Answer: Atoms in a compound are held together by chemical bonds.

Explanation: Either "ionic bonds" which are formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another, or "covalent bonds" which are formed when atoms share electrons instead of transferring them.

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