Atoms seldom exist as independent particles in nature because ...

A) as single particles, most atoms have low potential energy

B) their electronegativity is much lower when they combine with other atoms

C) atoms are more stable when they combine with other atoms

D) neutral particles are rare

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Ezequiel

28 February, 04:02

Atoms seldom exist as independent particles in nature because ...

A) as single particles, most atoms have low potential energy

B) their electronegativity is much lower when they combine with other atoms

C) atoms are more stable when they combine with other atoms

D) neutral particles are rare

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Kristin Malone · Answer 1

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C) atoms are more stable when they combine with other atoms

Explanation; Atoms are the smallest particles of an element that can take part in a chemical reaction. Atoms seldom exist as independent particles in nature. Nearly all substances are made up of combinations of atoms that are held together by chemical bonds, which are forces of attractions between the nuclei and valence electrons of different atoms that join the atoms together.

Atoms seldom exist as independent particles in nature because ...A) as single particles, most atoms have low potential energyB) their electronegativity is much lower when they combine with other atomsC) atoms are more stable when they combine with other atomsD) neutral particles are rare

Atoms seldom exist as independent particles in nature because ...

A) as single particles, most atoms have low potential energy

B) their electronegativity is much lower when they combine with other atoms

C) atoms are more stable when they combine with other atoms

D) neutral particles are rare