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The chemical potential energy of bond A is greater than the chemical potential energy of bond B. Which statement best explains this observation?(1 point)
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The atoms in bond A are held more tightly together than the atoms in bond B.
The atoms in bond A are held more tightly together than the atoms in bond B.

The atoms in bond A are larger than the atoms in bond B.
The atoms in bond A are larger than the atoms in bond B.

The atoms in bond A have fewer bonds between them than the atoms in bond B.
The atoms in bond A have fewer bonds between them than the atoms in bond B.

The atoms in bond A are farther apart than the atoms in bond B.

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The atoms in bond A are farther apart than the atoms in bond B.

Explanation: Greater chemical potential energy means the atoms are held less tightly (weaker bond), which corresponds to a larger internuclear distance.