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The diagrams represents the potential energy U as a function of the inter-atomic distance r. Which diagram corresponds to stable molecules found in nature?
The diagrams represents the potential energy U as a function of the inter-atomic distance r. Which diagram corresponds to stable molecules found in nature?
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When the distance between atoms is larger, then inter-atomic forces are very weak. When they come closer, force of attraction increases and at a particular distance force becomes zero. When they are further brought closer, force becomes repulsive in nature.
When the distance between atoms is larger, then inter-atomic forces are very weak. When they come closer, force of attraction increases and at a particular distance force becomes zero. When they are further brought closer, force becomes repulsive in nature.
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