Why do certain elements bond to form molecules while other do not?

Which other elements contain the same number of outer electrons as sodium

Which of the following nuclei would be the least stable a 2 protons, 2 neutrons b 1 proton 1 neutron c 1 proton 3 neutrons d 1 proton 2 neutrons

Which statement correctly describes the phosphate ion, ? it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom.