When two atoms of chlorine combine to form one molecule of chlorine gas, the energy of the molecule

  • A

    Greater than that of separate atoms

  • B

    Equal to that of separate atoms

  • C

    Lower than that of separate atoms

  • D

    None of the above statement is correct

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