Question

explain how the two atoms in a chlorine molecule are held together​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The bonded pair is the “glue” that holds the atoms together in molecular units. ... The two chlorine atoms in the chlorine molecule are joined by a shared pair of electrons. Each chlorine atom has seven valence electrons in the third energy level and requires one more electron to form an argon-like electron configuration.

Answer 2

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Two chlorine atoms in the chlorine molecule are joined by a shared pair of electrons. Each chlorine atoms has 7 valence electrons in the third energy level and requires one more electron to form an argon-like electron configuration. Each chlorine atom contributes one electron to the bonding pair shared by the two atoms. The remaining six valence electrons of each chlorine atom are not involved in bonding and are not concentrated around their respective atoms. These valence electrons, customarily shown as pair of electrons, are variously called non- bonding electrons, lone pair electrons or unshared pair electrons.