How does decreasing the total energy of the system affect the stability of the pair of atoms in the system? Does this decrease in total energy make them more or less likely to stick together (AKA form a stable interaction)? Choice 1 :More likely to stick together Choice 2 of 2:Less likely to stick together Explain why in the box below, be sure to reference the actions of the atoms and molecules as the energy flows from the system (two He atoms) to the surroundings (the outside molecule).

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How does decreasing the total energy of the system affect the stability of the pair of atoms in the system? Does this decrease in total energy make them more or less likely to stick together (AKA form a stable interaction)?

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Choice 2 of 2:Less likely to stick together

Explain why in the box below, be sure to reference the actions of the atoms and molecules as the energy flows from the system (two He atoms) to the surroundings (the outside molecule).

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