Which Electrostatic Forces Hold Atoms Together in a Molecule

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which electrostatic forces hold atoms together in a molecule?

• A)electron-electron forces
• B)electron-nucleus forces
• C)nucleus-nucleus forces
• D)all three forces

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