Question

multiple choice question
chemical bonding occurs because
o atoms are more stable when they repel each other
o atoms share, gain, or lose electrons to become more stable, and an attraction forms between them
o noble gases are very unstable
o molecules change their electron arrangement to become more stable, and an attraction forms between them
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Explanation:

Chemical bonding occurs when atoms share, gain, or lose electrons to achieve a more stable electron configuration (like noble - gas configuration). This electron transfer or sharing leads to an attraction between atoms. Atoms repelling each other would not lead to bonding (so the first option is wrong). Noble gases are stable (so the third option is wrong). Chemical bonding is about atoms, not molecules changing electron arrangements in the context of bonding formation (so the fourth option is wrong).

Answer:

atoms share, gain, or lose electrons to become more stable, and an attraction forms between them