Question

When two atoms form a chemical bond..
a)only attractive force are operative
b) only repulsive forces are operative
c) both a and b
d) none are operative

Answer 1

Answer:

only attractive force are operative

Answer 2

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Answer
(c) Both a and b

Explanation
Both attractive and repulsive forces are operative. Protrons attract other atoms electron and vice versa. Also Protons of one atom repel the protons of the other atom and so is the case with electrons. However chemical bonds wil be formed only if the attractive force is greater than the repulsive force.

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