Explain why some elements are stable on their own while others are more stable in compounds.

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Chemistry

Hugh Hebert

28 May, 06:51

Explain why some elements are stable on their own while others are more stable in compounds.

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Harper · Answer 1

Is because some elements need to share and receive electrons in order to be stable.

Mercedes Meyers · Answer 2

It is because some elements need to share or get electrons in order to be stable. For example, Neon is stable because it has 8 valence electrons, so it doesn't need to bond. But Hydrogen is more stable in compounds because it needs to fill up its outer most shell.