Give explanation to the text written down the page in context to the potential energy diagram. Give reasoning for the text written
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The potential energy diagram given above represents the bond formation .
When the two atoms approach closer to each other there is attraction between them , the electrons of one are attracted to the nucleus of the other. as a result the potential energy decreases . finally a state comes when there is repulsion between the two electron clouds the atoms cannot approach further towards each other. At this point the potential energy is minimum and the atoms are in the most stable state , At this point the bond formation takes place represented by the minimum in potential energy diagram.
Further as the distance is increased the repulsive forces become stronger and stronger leading to unstability in the molecule .
The minimum in the potential energy curve shows the bond energy which must be applied in order to break the bond.
I hope this explanation is clear to you !
Regards!
The potential energy diagram given above represents the bond formation .
When the two atoms approach closer to each other there is attraction between them , the electrons of one are attracted to the nucleus of the other. as a result the potential energy decreases . finally a state comes when there is repulsion between the two electron clouds the atoms cannot approach further towards each other. At this point the potential energy is minimum and the atoms are in the most stable state , At this point the bond formation takes place represented by the minimum in potential energy diagram.
Further as the distance is increased the repulsive forces become stronger and stronger leading to unstability in the molecule .
The minimum in the potential energy curve shows the bond energy which must be applied in order to break the bond.
I hope this explanation is clear to you !
Regards!