Which outcome occurs when hydrogen atoms form H₂ molecules?

💡 Explanation

A lower energy state results because covalent bond formation releases energy in the form of heat and/or light. The sharing of electrons to form a covalent bond is favorable because it achieves a lower-energy, more stable configuration; therefore this, rather than other states and atomic arrangements is favoured.

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