Force responsible to hold atoms together in a compound is called ________________?
Correct answer: A. Bond
- A. Bond
- B. Attractive force
- C. Interaction
- D. All of above represent same entity
Explanation
The attractive force that holds atoms together in a compound through electron sharing or transfer is called a chemical bond. “Attractive force” and “interaction” are broad descriptions, whereas bond is the specific chemical term. Students may choose d by treating all three general expressions as exact synonyms.
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