E=MC2 energy must contribute to the force of gravity

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E=MC² suggests that energy and mass are interchangeable, but in chemical reactions, the total mass-energy remains constant, leading to no net change in gravitational force. The confusion arises from the assumption that energy changes during molecular bonding directly affect gravity. However, gravity is influenced by mass, and the energy involved in chemical reactions does not significantly alter the overall mass of the system. Thus, while energy is a factor in the universe, it does not contribute to gravitational force in the way implied. The relationship between energy, mass, and gravity is more complex than a direct correlation.
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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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