E=MC2 energy must contribute to the force of gravity

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The discussion centers on the relationship between energy, mass, and gravity as described by Einstein's equation E=MC². Participants clarify that while energy and mass are interchangeable, the total mass-energy remains constant in chemical reactions, resulting in no net effect on gravitational force. The confusion arises from the assumption that molecular bonding increases gravity, which is incorrect as gravity is influenced by mass, not energy changes in chemical reactions.

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I am really confused, according to E=MC2 energy must contribute to the
force of gravity, so that means that every time a molecular bonding occurs
then gravity must increase, but how? the energy and mass has always been constant, what am i missing
 
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In any given chemical reaction the total of mass and energy equivalent remains constant. Therefore no net gravity effect.
 

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