5.

As atoms bond with each other, they
a.
increase their potential energy, thus creating less-stable arrangements of matter.
b.
decrease their potential energy, thus creating less-stable arrangements of matter.
c.
increase their potential energy, thus creating more-stable arrangements of matter.
d.
decrease their potential energy, thus creating more-stable arrangements of matter.

Question

5. 

As atoms bond with each other, they
a.
increase their potential energy, thus creating less-stable arrangements of matter.
b.
decrease their potential energy, thus creating less-stable arrangements of matter.
c.
increase their potential energy, thus creating more-stable arrangements of matter.
d.
decrease their potential energy, thus creating more-stable arrangements of matter.

anonymous · Answer

I'm guessing it's C?

dtan5457 · Answer

Not quite. Look at this diagram. 

As the atoms get closer and bond, it clearly shows that potential energy DECREASES, while getting more stable.

anonymous · Answer

Oh, okay. Thank you! The diagram was helpful