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when atoms gain, lose, or share electrons, an attraction forms between the atoms, pulling them together to form a compound. this attraction is called a(n) ______ bond.
o covalent
o chemical
o lonic
o nuclear
A chemical bond is the general term for the attraction between atoms that occurs when they gain, lose, or share electrons. Covalent and ionic bonds are specific types of chemical bonds. A nuclear bond is related to the nucleus of an atom (e.g., forces within the nucleus), which is not relevant here.
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