A Gas and Dust Cloud Will Not Necessarily Collapse Because

question 2

Multiple Choice

A gas and dust cloud will not necessarily collapse because it normally experiences a balance between its internal gas pressure and

• A) kinetic energy.
• B) friction.
• C) gravity.
• D) electrostatic repulsion.

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Definitions:

Sharing Electrons

A chemical bond process where two atoms share pairs of electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges, where one atom donates an electron to another, leading to an attraction between the ions.

Covalent Bond

A strong chemical bond where two atoms share a pair of electrons to achieve a fuller outer shell of electrons.

Hydrogen Bond

A weak chemical bond between an electronegative atom, like oxygen or nitrogen, and a hydrogen atom bound to another electronegative atom, contributing to the structure and properties of molecules.