A longer bond refers to the greater distance between two atoms in a molecule, indicating a weaker bond strength.
Think of bonds as rubber bands. The more you stretch them (longer bonds), the weaker they become and easier they are to break.
Bond Length: This is the average distance between the nuclei of two bonded atoms in a molecule.
Bond Energy: This is the amount of energy required to break one mole of a bond in a chemical compound under standard conditions.
Covalent Bond: This is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share pairs of electrons, often leading to longer bonds when compared with ionic bonding.
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