Question

multiple-choice question
where is potential energy stored in a molecule?
in the electrons of the atoms
in the chemical bonds between the atoms
in the mass of the atoms
in the space inside the atoms
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Explanation:

The question is about where potential energy is stored in a molecule. From the image, it's noted that for nitrogen gas, energy is stored in the bonds between its atoms. Chemical potential energy in a molecule is associated with the chemical bonds between atoms, as breaking or forming these bonds involves energy changes. The other options: electrons' energy is more about electrical or kinetic - like in some cases, mass - related energy is from mass - energy equivalence (not typical for molecular potential energy storage), and space inside atoms doesn't store molecular potential energy. So the correct option is the one about chemical bonds between atoms.

Answer:

B. In the chemical bonds between the atoms