When two atoms are bonded to form a stable compound, the attractive forces will _ repulsive forces and the potential energy of the system will be _.

Explanation

Option A) Recessive, higher is incorrect because the attractive forces between the atoms are dominant over the repulsive forces, leading to lower potential energy and a stable compound.Option B) To form a stable compound, corresponding atoms must have higher attractive forces, that can outclass the repulsive forces. If the attractive forces are greater and a compound is formed, it won't be having any potential energy since all that energy was used up in bringing the atoms together in the first place. Option C) Dominate, maximum is incorrect because the repulsive forces would not dominate over the attractive forces in a stable chemical bond.Option D) Recessive, lower is incorrect because the potential energy of the system decreases when the attractive forces dominate over the repulsive forces, resulting in a more stable compound.