When Two Atoms Form a Covalently-Bonded Diatomic Molecule, the Distance

question 41

Multiple Choice

When two atoms form a covalently-bonded diatomic molecule, the distance between the nuclei at which the potential energy is at a minimum is called

• A)the bond energy.
• B)the bond length.
• C)the molecular diameter.
• D)the covalent radius.
• E)the covalent diameter.

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