Equilibrium Bond Length
Definition
Equilibrium bond length is defined as the average distance between two bonded atoms where their potential energy is minimum (the most stable state).
Related terms
Bond Energy: This is the amount of energy required to break a chemical bond.
Covalent Radius: Half of the distance between two atoms that are bonded together in a molecule.
Van der Waals Radius: It's defined as half the distance between two non-bonded atoms when their potential energy is minimum.
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Study guides (1)
AP Chemistry - 2.2 Intramolecular Force and Potential Energy
Practice Questions (1)
What is true about equilibrium bond length?
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