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At what distance do 2 hydrogen atoms (not ions) begin to attract each other?
No, this is not a homework question. I am 58.
No, this is not a homework question. I am 58.
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Vanadium 50 said:That depends on how small an acceleration you can measure.
alxm said:Well, in theory there's no distance where that begins or ends; they attract at all distances since the electromagnetic force works at all distances.
But the attraction drops off rapidly; in proportion to 1/r^6, where r is the distance.
The distance between two slow-moving hydrogen atoms for them to start interacting is typically around 0.74 nanometers (nm).
The speed of the hydrogen atoms does not significantly affect their interaction distance, as long as they are moving slow enough to be considered stationary. However, if they are moving too quickly, their interaction distance may decrease due to the repulsion of their electron clouds.
The interaction distance between two slow-moving hydrogen atoms is determined by their electron clouds and cannot be changed. However, external factors such as temperature and pressure can affect the distance at which the atoms are stationary and thus, their interaction distance.
The distance between two slow-moving hydrogen atoms is significant because it determines when they will start interacting and forming chemical bonds. This distance is also important in understanding the behavior and properties of molecules and materials composed of hydrogen atoms.
The interaction distance between two slow-moving hydrogen atoms can be measured using various techniques such as X-ray crystallography, spectroscopy, and electron microscopy. These methods allow scientists to observe the atoms and their electron clouds, providing insights into their interaction distance and behavior.