Question

why do atoms form chemical bonds with other atoms?
to get more protons than electrons
to get ten valence electrons
to get a full octet of valence electrons
question 2
what type of chemical bond is in your table salt, sodium chloride?
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Explanation:

Atoms form chemical bonds to achieve a stable electron configuration. The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have eight valence electrons (a full octet), which makes them more stable. Having more protons than electrons would make an atom a cation, but that's not the general driving force for bond - formation. Also, having ten valence electrons is not a common stable state for most atoms.

Answer:

to get a full octet of valence electrons