Bond Length
Definition
Bond length is defined as the average distance between two bonded atoms in a molecule.
Analogy
Imagine bond length as the distance between two dancers holding hands while dancing. If they're closer together, their grip (bond) tends to be stronger; if they're further apart, their grip weakens.
Related terms
Atomic Radius: This refers to half the distance between nuclei of two identical atoms bonded together - it influences bond length.
Single/Double/Triple Bonds: These refer to the number of shared electron pairs between atoms. More shared pairs mean shorter bond length and stronger bonds.
VSEPR Theory: This theory predicts molecular shape based on minimizing repulsion of shared and unshared electrons, which affects bond lengths.
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Practice Questions (2)
- What bond order is this? Middle bond length
- What bond order is this? Shortest bond length
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