Sodium and Chlorine readily form a compound called sodium chloride. Why might these atoms want to chemically bond? Bonding raises their energy states.

Bonding helps them deal with the challenges of life.

Bonding helps them get to know each other better.

Bonding helps them to have a stable number of electrons.

Agroup of plant cells was exposed to radiation, which damaged the chloroplasts and caused them to lose function. if the mitochondria were unharmed, what would happen to the overall function of the plant cells? a. the cells would not be able to make food, but would be able to release energy from biomolecules. b. the cells would not be able to replicate dna, but would be able to break down waste. c. the cells would not be able to break down waste, but would be able to replicate dna. d. the cells would not be able to release energy from biomolecules, but would be able to make food.