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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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 Cl atom is more reactive and it has more energy and less stability. It combines with other Cl atom to form Cl2  which has less energy and more stability than an individual atom.

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