Electrical Potential Energy Thing Flashcards
1
Q
Potential energy
A
Potential energy of a system is the energy that an object has due to its position
2
Q
How does a charge contain electrical potential energy?
A
Due to its position in relation to other charges
3
Q
How does attraction/repulsion forces impact potential energy?
A
Force of ATTRACTION between charges = LOWER potential energy
Force of REPULSION = INCREASE
4
Q
Net force of attraction results in…
A
Reduction of potential energy and leads to a more stable condition.
5
Q
When will atoms bond?
A
If the forming molecule has a lower potential energy than the sum of the potential energies of the 2 separate atoms.
6
Q
Bond length
A
Distance between the nuclei of 2 bonded atoms
7
Q
Bond energy
A
Energy needed to break the bond between 2 atoms or energy released as 2 atoms bond.
