Question

When two hydrogen atoms approach each other to form a chemical bond,?
different interactions occur between the atoms. Identify the correct statements with respect to the interactions involved in the formation of chemical bond. 1, when to atoms of H approach each other, each electron repels the other nucleus. 2. when to atoms of H approach each other,the two nuclei repel each other 3. when to atoms of H approach each other, each electron is attracted by the other nucleus 4. when to atoms of H approach each other, the electrons attract each other 5. when to atoms of H approach each other, they show attractive interactions. mark all that apply, I know 2 is correct

Answer 1

During formation of H2 molecule two hydrogen atoms approach each other

in general

a) opposite charges attract each other

b) similar charges repel each other

c) electrons are negatively charged

d) nucleus is positively charged due to presence of protons

thus we can say that

When two hydrogen atoms approach each other

a) the two nuclei (positively charged) repel each other

b) each electron (negatively charged) is attracted by other nucleus.