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What happens to the electrons when the atoms are close but not touching?

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Answer:

If the atoms get two close then the nuclii will repell each other.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since electrons are negative they are attracted to the nucleus because it is positive. If two atoms get close enough together then the electrons of each atom will be attracted to both nuclii.

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