Why do elements combine?

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Elements combine to form chemical compounds and attain stability. For example, metals often react with nonmetals to form ionic compounds. These compounds are composed of positive and negative ions formed by adding or subtracting electrons from neutral atoms and molecules. Thus these compounds are stable in nature.

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