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Using Table 2.2, determine the number of covalent bonds that are possible for atoms of the following elements: germanium, phosphorus,

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Using Table 2.2, determine the number of covalent bonds that are possible for atoms of the following elements: germanium, phosphorus, selenium, and chlorine.

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