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What needs to occur in order for elements to form a compound?

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When two distinct elements are chemically combined.

Step-by-step explanation:

Chemical bonds form between their atoms the result is called a chemical compound. Most elements on Earth bond with other elements to form chemical compounds, such as sodium (Na) and Chloride (Cl), which combine to form table salt (NaCl)

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When 2 or more elements combine chemically
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