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Can someone please solve this question?? Is an element in group 3 likely to bond with an element from group 2?? Explain using the number of balance electrons from each element and the tot number of balance electrons needed to fill an about shell

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An atom with one or two valence electrons more than a closed shell The number of valence electrons of an element can be determined Groups 3-12 (transition metals), 2* (The 4s shell is complete and cannot hold any more electrons) in explaining the molecular structure of many organic compounds.

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