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Predict whether an element with a valence of 8 is most likely to form ionic bonds, covalent bonds, or no chemical bonds with other atoms. expalin

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If an atom has eight valence electrons, it means the atom is stable. Anything less and it will lose or gain electrons to become stable. So because this atom is full, it is not necessary to form chemical bonds. Glad I could help! :D
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