How does the formation of a covalent bond lower the potential energy of the two atoms in the bond?

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Chanel

10 October, 20:51

How does the formation of a covalent bond lower the potential energy of the two atoms in the bond?

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Philip Ramsey · Answer 1

Answer is: t he lowest potential energy occurs when the two nuclei are an optimum distance apart from one another so that they don't repel each other.

Covalent bond length is the internuclear distance at which the lowest potential energy is achieved. L ower potential energy increases the stability of the system.