Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 170
Question: When two atoms of chlorine combine to form one molecule of chlorine gas, the energy of the molecule
[AMU 1982]
Options:
A) Greater than that of separate atoms
B) Equal to that of separate atoms
C) Lower than that of separate atoms
D) None of the above statement is correct
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
When bond forms between two atom then their energy get lower than that of separate atoms because bond formation is an exothermic process.
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