Which outcome occurs when an electron occupies overlapping atomic orbitals?

💡 Explanation

Overlapping atomic orbitals result in bond formation exhibiting increased stability because the electrons are delocalized between nuclei leading to a lowering of potential energy through the mechanism of covalent bonding; therefore, energy decreases rather than ionization that would require added thermal stimulus.

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