Which electrostatic forces hold atoms together in a molecule?
A)electron-electron forces
B)electron-nucleus forces
C)nucleus-nucleus forces
D)all three forces

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Electron-nucleus forces are primarily responsible for holding atoms together in a molecule. These forces involve the attraction between the positively charged nucleus of one atom and the negatively charged electrons of another, leading to the formation of chemical bonds.

Which Electrostatic Forces Hold Atoms Together in a Molecule