What is the underlying, fundamental force for the formation of all chemical bonds? Select one: O A. The need for atoms to have a full valence B. The electrostatic attraction between positive nuclei and negative electrons O C. Either the sharing or transfer of electrons OD. The need for all electrons to be in the lowest energy state.

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What is the underlying, fundamental force for the formation of all chemical bonds?
Select one:
OA. The need for atoms to have a full valence
OB. The electrostatic attraction between positive nuclei and negative electrons.
OC. Either the sharing or transfer of electrons
O D. The need for all electrons to be in the lowest energy state
Transcribed Image Text:What is the underlying, fundamental force for the formation of all chemical bonds? Select one: OA. The need for atoms to have a full valence OB. The electrostatic attraction between positive nuclei and negative electrons. OC. Either the sharing or transfer of electrons O D. The need for all electrons to be in the lowest energy state
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