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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question
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What happens when two atoms approach each other?
Options
A Only repulsive forces act
B Only attractive forces act
C Attractive forces dominate at long distance, repulsive forces dominate at very short distance, and equilibrium bond distance occurs at minimum potential energy
Correct Answer
D No forces act
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

When two atoms approach: attractive forces dominate at long distance, repulsive forces dominate at very short distance, and equilibrium bond distance occurs at minimum potential energy.

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Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Hybridization and Chemical Bonding
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 657 of 1872
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