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Which statement describes the difference between metallic bonds and Van der Waals forces? O

A. Metallic bonds hold nonpolar molecules together, while Van der Waals forces hold positive ions and freely moving valence electrons together. O
B. Metallic bonds cause an attraction between partially positive and partially negative atoms, while Van der Waals forces hold nonpolar molecules together
C. Metallic bonds hold metal atoms and freely moving valence electrons together, while Van der Waals forces hold nonpolar molecules together
OD. Metallic bonds hold metal atoms and freely moving valence electrons together while Van der Waals forces hold atoms together when they share valence electrons.​

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Answer:

O C. Metallic bonds hold metal atoms and freely moving valence electrons together, while Van der Waals forces hold nonpolar molecules together.

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Answer: C

Explanation: Just took the test on a.p.e.x.

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