Atoms combine as the electrons from each atom are attracted to the nuclei of the atoms. This results in bonds ranging from 100% covalent to bonds with high ionic character. The combination of atoms to form compounds occurs when the compounds being formed are at lower energy than the original atoms
Answer:
A. Peroxide breaking down into water and oxygen
Explanation:
Generally when it comes to changes, there are physical and chemical changes. In physical changes, there are no new substances been formed, however in chemical change new substances are formed.
A. Peroxide breaking down into water and oxygen
This is a chemical change.
B
. Bubbles forming when a pot of water is heated
This is a physical change
C. A pair of jeans soaked in water drying after hanging outside
This is a physical change
D
. A block of ice decreasing in size due to a change in temperature
This is a physical change.
Only option A is different from the rest,hence this is the answer.
Answer:

Explanation:
Alkaline earth metals are in group 2. The number of valence electrons of elements in group 2 is 2.