Grade 11 Physical Sciences · Matter and Materials

Interpret the bond energy graph

Read bond length and bond energy from a graph of potential energy against distance between two atoms, and explain each part of the curve.

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Question 1.7 · November 2024 · Paper 2 · Provincial · 2 marks

1.7 Consider the potential energy versus distance curve below.

(I) At point A the repulsive forces are stronger than attractive forces
(II) Point B represents bond length
(III) At point C net attractive and repulsive forces is zero

Which of the above statement(s) regarding the above curve is CORRECT?(2)Diagram for question 1.7
  1. A I and II only
  2. B I and III only
  3. C II and III only
  4. D I, II and III

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