Question
Carbon dioxide is an example of a molecule where the component atoms of carbon and oxygen are held together by chemical bonds. Which statement correctly describes the reason for these chemical bonds?(1 point)
Responses
The combination of chemical energy stored in each atom makes the bonds strong.
The combination of chemical energy stored in each atom makes the bonds strong.
The strong nuclear energy bonds the atoms together.
The strong nuclear energy bonds the atoms together.
The nuclei and electrons of the atoms are attracted to each other.
The nuclei and electrons of the atoms are attracted to each other.
The structure of atoms increases their atomic energy, which creates the bonds.
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The combination of chemical energy stored in each atom makes the bonds strong.
The combination of chemical energy stored in each atom makes the bonds strong.
The strong nuclear energy bonds the atoms together.
The strong nuclear energy bonds the atoms together.
The nuclei and electrons of the atoms are attracted to each other.
The nuclei and electrons of the atoms are attracted to each other.
The structure of atoms increases their atomic energy, which creates the bonds.
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The nuclei and electrons of the atoms are attracted to each other.
Chemical bonds (like the covalent C–O bonds in CO2) form because positively charged nuclei attract negatively charged electrons; electrons are shared or transferred to lower the system's energy, holding the atoms together.
Chemical bonds (like the covalent C–O bonds in CO2) form because positively charged nuclei attract negatively charged electrons; electrons are shared or transferred to lower the system's energy, holding the atoms together.
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