Question

Identify the correct statement about bond formation between atoms:Required to answer. Single choice.

(1 Point)

It increases the energy and decreases stability

It decreases the energy and increases stability

It increases the energy and increases stability

It involves no change in energyose

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Answer 1

It decreases the energy and increases stability

Step-by-step explanation:

When atoms come together, they chemically bond together to form molecules and compounds. The atoms form bonds by either sharing their valence electrons (covalent) or via the ionic charges of each atom.

The formation of bonds between atoms strengthen the molecule formed. This bond formation DECREASES THE ENERGY due to energy loss during the process but INCREASES THE STABILITY of the molecule. This means that atoms in a bond are MORE STABLE than single/individual atoms. However, bonds with higher orders are more stable than that with lower orders.