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Explain why elements with a completely full outer shell of electrons do not usually bond with other elements to form compounds. (10 points)
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Explain why elements with a completely full outer shell of electrons do not usually bond with other elements to form compounds. (10 points)

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Answer: Atoms of some elements shows no desire to form bonds or combine with themselves or other kinds of atom because their outer energy levels are completely filled.

Helium has a duplet configuration whereas other atoms of the noble gases have an octet configuration.

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