When Two Atoms Are Joined Together Covalently, the Van Der

question 56

Multiple Choice

When two atoms are joined together covalently, the van der Waals radius of the atoms in the covalent bond are _____ than the radius of the atoms alone because the joined atoms are _____.

• A) shorter; pulled together by the shared electron pair
• B) shorter; pulled together by the attraction of the nucleus to the bonded atom
• C) shorter; pulled together by hydrogen bonding
• D) longer; repelled due to the shared electron pair
• E) longer; repelled due to the nuclear repulsion between bonded atoms

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