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Potential energy as a function of internuclear distance for two interacting gaseous ion pairs, Pair 1 and Pair 2.
Potential energy as a function of internuclear distance for two interacting gaseous ion pairs, Pair 1 and Pair 2.
A student models the electrostatic potential energy between two isolated gaseous ions as a function of internuclear separation distance, as shown in the graph. The solid curve represents Pair 1, which consists of a \(\text{K}^+\) ion and a \(\text{Cl}^-\) ion. The dashed curve represents Pair 2, which consists of a different pair of interacting gaseous ions. Which of the following identifies the ions in Pair 2 and provides the correct justification?

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