Use molecular orbital theory to determine whether He2 2+ or He2 + is more stable. Use molecular orbital theory to determine whether He2 2+ or He2 + is more stable. The He2 + ion is more stable since it has a higher bond order (bond order = 1) than the He2 2+ ion (bond order = 1/2). The He2 + ion is more stable since it has a higher bond order (bond order = 2) than the He2 2+ ion (bond order = 1). The He2 2+ ion is more stable since it has a lower bond order (bond order = 1/2) than the He2 + ion (bond order = 1). The He2 2+ a lower bond order (bond order = 3/2) than the He2 + ion (bond order = 2). The He2 2+ ion is more stable since it has a higher bond order (bond order = 1) than the He2 + ion (bond order = 1/2).