In forming chemical bonds, atoms attain: a. Greater stability
b. The electron configuration of the nearest noble gas atoms
c. A state of lower energy
d. All of the above

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Non metal is an element or substance that is not a metal metal is a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivitymetalloid is an element (e.g., germanium or silicon) whose properties are intermediate between those of metals and solid nonmetals. they are electrical semiconductors.

The formula is (nh4)2co3