Question

• the electrons of an atom contain ____. - atoms are more stable when their __ orbit in pairs. - a chemical bond is the attractive force between __ and contains __. - by bonding, electrons find pairs, and atoms become part of a __. - the sharing of electrons is called a __ ____. 17. how do we get energy from the foods we eat?

Explanation:

1. Electrons possess kinetic and potential energy as they occupy atomic orbitals.
2. Atoms achieve greater stability when their valence electrons are paired (following the octet/duet rule).
3. Chemical bonds form from attractive forces between atoms, and storing/breaking these bonds involves energy.
4. When atoms bond, they combine to form molecules, which are stable groups of atoms.
5. Covalent bonds are specifically defined as chemical bonds formed by the sharing of valence electrons between atoms.

Answer:

• The electrons of an atom contain energy.
• Atoms are more stable when their electrons orbit in pairs.
• A chemical bond is the attractive force between atoms and contains energy.
• By bonding, electrons find pairs, and atoms become part of a molecule.
• The sharing of electrons is called a covalent bond.