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When two atoms are brought together, what is the result of the interaction between their valence electrons and the neighbor's positively charged nucleus?
When two atoms are brought together, what is the result of the interaction between their valence electrons and the neighbor's positively charged nucleus?
The result of this interaction is often the formation of a bond between the two atoms, producing a molecule.
What condition must be met for a molecule formation to be energetically favorable?
What condition must be met for a molecule formation to be energetically favorable?
The energy of the system of two atoms together must be less than that of the two atoms separated.
What forces do the atoms exert on each other as they approach each other?
What forces do the atoms exert on each other as they approach each other?
The atoms exert attractive and repulsive forces on each other as a result of mutual electrostatic interactions.
