If the Potential Energy Diagram, When Shown as a Function

question 46

Multiple Choice

If the potential energy diagram, when shown as a function of the separation of the atoms in the molecule, has a positive slope, then the force between the atoms

• A)has the highest possible value.
• B)is attractive.
• C)has the lowest possible value.
• D)is repulsive.
• E)is none of the above.

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