Chemistry
Explain in brief how atoms of other elements other than noble gases, attain stable electronic configuration of the nearest noble gas.
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Atoms of elements other than noble gases, attain stable electronic configuration of the nearest noble gas by:
- Transfer of valence electrons from a metallic atom to a non-metallic atom.
- Mutual sharing of electrons between two pairs of atoms of non-metallic elements.
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