Which of the Following Results from the Making of a Bond

Question

Which of the following results from the making of a bond?
A) Atoms become more reactive.
B) Molecules are broken down.
C) Electrons are destroyed.
D) Atoms become more stable.

Accepted Answer

When a bond is formed, atoms become more stable by achieving a lower energy state than they had before bonding. This stability reduces the reactivity of the atoms, making them less likely to participate in chemical reactions. Molecules are not broken down during bonding, and electrons are not destroyed, but rather shared or transferred between atoms.