Internuclear Distance
Definition
Internuclear distance is the distance between the nuclei of two atoms within a molecule.
Analogy
Think of internuclear distance like the space between two dancers in a ballroom dance. Just as the performance depends on maintaining an optimal distance, so does the stability and function of a molecule depend on its internuclear distance.
Related terms
Atomic Radius: The measure of the size of an atom, typically represented by the distance from the nucleus to its outermost electrons.
Bond Length: The average distance between two bonded atoms' nuclei in a molecule.
Molecular Geometry: The three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in a molecule, which influences its physical properties and reactivity.
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