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AP Chemistry
2.2 Intramolecular Force and Potential Energy
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Potential energy of two \(\text{H}\) atoms as a function of internuclear distance.
Potential energy of two \(\text{H}\) atoms as a function of internuclear distance.
The potential energy curve for two interacting hydrogen atoms as a function of internuclear distance is shown in the diagram. Which of the following statements best explains why the potential energy increases sharply as the internuclear distance decreases to values less than \(74\text{ pm}\)?

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