How does decreasing the total energy of the system affect the stability of the pair of atoms in the system? Does this decrease in total energy make them more or less likely to stick together (AKA form a stable interaction)? Choice 1 :More likely to stick together Choice 2 of 2:Less likely to stick together Explain why in the box below, be sure to reference the actions of the atoms and molecules as the energy flows from the system (two He atoms) to the surroundings (the outside molecule).

Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
2nd Edition
ISBN:9781305079243
Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl
Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl
Chapter16: Spontaneity, Entropy, And Free Energy
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 3ALQ: Gas A2 reacts with gas B2 to form gas AB at a constant temperature. The bond energy of AB is much...
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question

How does decreasing the total energy of the system affect the stability of the pair of atoms in the system? Does this decrease in total energy make them more or less likely to stick together (AKA form a stable interaction)?

Choice 1
:More likely to stick together
Choice 2 of 2:Less likely to stick together

Explain why in the box below, be sure to reference the actions of the atoms and molecules as the energy flows from the system (two He atoms) to the surroundings (the outside molecule).

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 1 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Thermochemistry
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305079243
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781133611097
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305957404
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781337399425
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
General Chemistry - Standalone book (MindTap Cour…
General Chemistry - Standalone book (MindTap Cour…
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305580343
Author:
Steven D. Gammon, Ebbing, Darrell Ebbing, Steven D., Darrell; Gammon, Darrell Ebbing; Steven D. Gammon, Darrell D.; Gammon, Ebbing; Steven D. Gammon; Darrell
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry: The Molecular Science
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781285199047
Author:
John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher:
Cengage Learning