Question

r is inter atomic distance a and b are positive constant. U denotes potential energy which is function of r as shown
u=a/r^10 -b/r^5
The equilibrium distance between 2 atoms is
a) (b/2a)^1/5
b) (2a/b)^1/5
c) (b/2a)^1/10
d) (2a/b)^1/10​

Answer 1

Answer:

The diagrams represent the potential energy U as a function of the inter - atomic distance r. Which diagram corresponds to stable molecules found in nature.

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