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  1. In terms of potentialenergy, state why atoms tend to bond in nature.


  1. Which member of each ofthe following pair would you expect to have the highest meltingpoint? Explain your reasoning.


a. CaO or RbI


b. LiF or NaCl


c. CH4 or CH3Cl


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Atoms tend to bond in nature as they want to attain stability Some atoms have their octet incomplete so to complete octetthey bond with each otherPotential energy is inversely proportional to stability ie when    See Answer
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