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When two atoms of chlorine combine to form one molecule of chlorine gas, the energy of the molecule is

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a

lower than that of separate atoms

b

equal to that of separate atoms

c

none of these

d

greater than that of separate atoms

answer is C.

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In a chemical bond, the stability of a molecule is inversely proportional to the energy of a molecule or ion.

  Energy α 1stability

During the formation of a bond between atoms or ions the energy must be decreased to get extra stability.

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