The bond length of nitrogen (N2) can be determined using the radial distribution function, which represents the number density of N2 atoms in a sphere around a specific N2 atom. The diameter of a nitrogen atom is approximately 0.33 nm, and the bond length will be less than this diameter. To compute the bond length, one must understand the definition of bond length and analyze the peaks in the radial distribution function.
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I think this belongs in the introductory physics section. If you have the radial distribution function representing the number density of other N2 atoms in some sphere around a particular N2 atom, then you will observe a peak at a distance < diameter of a nitrogen atom. Consider why this may be the case. Knowing the definition of bond length and with reference to the radial distribution function, you can compute the bond length.Mutebuttongt said:Homework Statement
I know that The diameter is 0.33nm but I am not sure if this is relevant.
The Attempt at a Solution
The sources I have found say that bond strength is not something you calculate but look up. This seems unlikely to be the case for this question however I cannot find a way to do it.
Thank you