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Offline moe6141

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Why does O2 2- have a longer bond than O2 -
« on: November 10, 2011, 02:36:50 AM »
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Re: Why does O2 2- have a longer bond than O2 -
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2011, 04:38:34 AM »
Quote from: moe6141 on November 10, 2011, 02:36:50 AM
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What models of bonding do you know? What factors affect bond length?
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Re: Why does O2 2- have a longer bond than O2 -
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2011, 09:35:48 AM »
Hint #2 - draw a Lewis dot diagram
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