The net potential energy for a
Answer to Problem 59AAP
The net potential energy for a
Explanation of Solution
The net force acting between two atoms is,
Refer Equation (2.8),
Write the formula for repulsion force
Here, the constants are
Write the formula for net potential energy
Here, the electrons removed from
When, the bond is formed, the net potential energy become zero.
Write the expression for inter-ionic distance.
Here the ionic distance of
Conclusion:
Substitute
Refer problem 2.58. The force of attraction between
Here,
Substitute
Equation (I).
Substitute 2 for
Thus, the net potential energy for a
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