Ideally speaking, bonds tend to form between two particles such that they are separated by a distance where _______ net force is

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Ideally speaking, bonds tend to form between two particles such that they are separated by a distance where _______ net force is

exerted on them, and their overall energy is _________.

Chemistry

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mixer [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-16T13:35:49+03:00

The question is incomplete, the complete question is;

Ideally speaking, bonds tend to form between two particles such that they are separated by a distance where _______ net force is exerted on them, and their overall energy is _________.

A.zero, maximized

B. a negative, minimized

C. a positive, minimized

D. a positive, maximized

E. zero, minimized

F. a negative, maximized

Answer:

E. zero, minimized

Explanation:

Chemical bonding occurs when there is a dynamic equilibrium between the attractive and repulsive forces. This means that the magnitudes of the attractive and repulsive forces are equal and the net force is zero.

Also, at the point where bonding occurs, the energy of the system is minimum. The point on the potential energy curve that represents the bonding energy is the lowest point on the curve.