Question #271242

The total potential energy of a system of two atoms is given by



U=-p/r³+q/r^6




The atoms form a stable bond at a bond length of 3.2 Å with the release of 12 eV.

a) Calculate p and q.

b) Determine the critical distance.

• At critical separation, force is maximum

c) Find the force needed to dissociate this molecule.



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Expert's answer
2021-11-29T11:44:24-0500

a)

p=6, q=3,p=6,~q=-3,

b)

d=4.7 A˚,d=4.7~Å,

c)

F=2.7 pN.F=2.7~pN.


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