Question

18 multiple choice 1 point atoms naturally move toward high potential energy. toward low potential energy. toward less stability. away from each other.

Explanation:

In physics (a subfield of Natural Science), systems tend to move toward states of lower potential energy as lower potential energy is associated with greater stability. Atoms, like other systems, naturally move toward lower potential energy to achieve a more stable state. Moving toward high potential energy or less stability is not favorable, and there's no general rule that atoms always move away from each other (they can bond or interact in ways that bring them closer in pursuit of lower energy).

Answer:

B. toward low potential energy.