Chapter 10, Problem 10.25QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: A potential energy curve for the bond formation in ${\text{F}}_{\text{2}}$ has to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Potential energy curve:

The potential energy curve describes the potential energy surface through two co-ordinates such as inter- atomic distance and potential energy between two any atoms in the formation of a molecule.

Potential energy surface is the mathematical function in which the energy of a molecule will act as the function of its geometry. So, it is an energy function which can be stretched or bent.