Question

Substances react with each other and form chemical bonds to:

• A. become stable compounds
• B. to decrease their energy
• C. to increase their energy
• D. to form newer compounds

Answer 1

The correct option is A become stable compounds

Substances react with each other and form chemical bonds to become stable compounds. Chemical bonding occurs mainly because atoms of an element become more stable by loosing, gaining, and sharing of electrons. Most elements tend to form compounds because they are unstable and can share electrons in their outer energy levels.