What is a consensus? A. A theory that will never be changed
B. A type of science that uses observation
C. A theory that uses math to make predictions
D. An agreement that something is correct
APEX

Atoms seldom exist as independent particles in nature a) as single particles, most atoms have low potential energy b) their electronegativity is much lower when they combine with other atoms c) atoms are more stable when they combine with other atoms d) neutral particles are rare