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What do we call the forces that hold the atoms of a molecule together?
AMagnetic poles
BChemical bonds
CElectric sparks
DPhysical joints
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Chemical bonds
1. Atoms in a molecule are pulled towards each other by an attractive force.
2. That force acts a little like glue, holding the atoms in place.
3. The forces that hold atoms together are called chemical bonds.
4. Magnets attract in a similar way, but magnetic poles are not what joins atoms.
_Source: Siyavula Natural Sciences Grade 8 (CC BY 4.0), Chemical bonds_