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Question

The potential energy of two atoms as a function of internuclear distance is depicted in the diagram below.

Graph showing potential energy of two atoms vs. internuclear distance, highlighting repulsive forces at point B.

True or False. The repulsive forces between the two atoms are strongest at point B.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

The potential energy of two atoms as a function of internuclear distance is depicted in the diagram below.True or False. The repulsive forces between the two atoms are strongest at point B.