Chemistry A-Level
electrostatic attraction to both nuclei
What electrostatic attraction to both nuclei means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of electrostatic attraction to both nuclei
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Both positive nuclei are attracted to the same negative pair of electrons sitting between them, holding the atoms at a fixed separation.
Topics that use electrostatic attraction to both nuclei
- Nature of covalent and dative covalent bonds (AQA A-Level)
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