The potential energy shared by two atoms separated by a distance r in a diatomic molecule...

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The potential energy shared by two atoms separated by a distancer in a diatomic molecule is given by the Lennard-Jones function (?0and ?0 are constants): ?(?) = ?0 [( ?0/?)^12 − 2( ?0/? )^6 ] (a)Where is ?(?) = 0? (b) Show that the minimum potential energy is−?0 and that it occurs at ?0. (c) Where is ?? = 0 ? (d) Sketch?(?).

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Given the form of the potential we have aLetbThe radial component    See Answer
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