Bond length

Definition

Bond length is the average distance between the nuclei of two bonded atoms in a molecule. It determines the stability and strength of the bond, varying with bond order and atom size.

Related terms

Covalent bond:

A type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of valence electrons to achieve stability.

Electronegativity:

A measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons when it is part of a compound.

Bond energy: The amount of energy required to break one mole of bonds in a substance into its individual atoms in the gas phase