Question 1
Which electrostatic forces hold atoms together in a molecule?
◦ electron-electron forces
◦ nucleus-nucleus forces
◦ electron-nucleus forces
◦ all three forces
Question 2
At the equilibrium bond length
◦ the repulsive forces are greater than the attractive forces holding the atoms together.
◦ the potential energy is a maximum.
◦ the potential energy is a minimum.
◦ the attractive forces holding the atoms together are less than the repulsive forces.