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Repulsion

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Repulsion in chemistry refers to the force that pushes particles apart when they have the same charge.

AP course connection

Topic 2.2: 2.2 Intramolecular Force and Potential Energy

Unit 2

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