Chemical Bonding Theories Quiz

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According to the modern theory of chemical bonding, why do atoms form bonds?

  • To decrease energy (correct)
  • To change energy
  • To maintain energy
  • To increase energy

What happens to the potential energy of a system when attractive forces between atoms increase?

  • It remains the same
  • It decreases (correct)
  • It fluctuates
  • It increases

At what distance do hydrogen atoms reach a state where attractive forces dominate repulsive forces?

  • 75.4 mm
  • 75.4 cm
  • 75.4 pm (correct)
  • 75.4 nm

What is the term used to describe the distance of 75.4 pm between bonded hydrogen atoms?

<p>Bond length (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the potential energy of a system when repulsive forces between atoms increase?

<p>It increases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the modern theory of chemical bonding, what happens to the potential energy of a system as two hydrogen atoms approach each other?

<p>The potential energy decreases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the distance of 75.4 pm between bonded hydrogen atoms?

<p>Bond distance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What forces operate simultaneously when two hydrogen atoms approach each other?

<p>Both attractive and repulsive forces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the potential energy of a system when repulsive forces between atoms increase?

<p>The potential energy increases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the potential energy of a system when attractive forces between atoms increase?

<p>The potential energy decreases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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