Respuesta :
(a) When the kinetic energy of an electron is transformed into potential energy is when it interacts with other electrons, decreasing its speed.
(b) The region of atoms that interact in bonds is electric fields of particles with negative charge.
(c) Initial repulsion is low and increases as they approach.
(d) The force between the charges is 562.5 N.
Kinetic theory of matter
This theory states that, the collision of particles (electrons) of matter is perfectly elastic. This implies that as the particles (electrons) collides with one another, kinetic energy is transferred from one electron to another.
ΔK.E = ΔP.E
Change in kinetic energy is equal to change in potential energy of the electrons.
Thus, when the kinetic energy of an electron is transformed into potential energy is when it interacts with other electrons, decreasing its speed. Decrease in speed implies decrease in kinetic energy and increase in potential energy.
Chemical bonds of molecules
Chemical bond is formed from the transfer or sharing of electrons between atoms. (electrons between atoms implies negative charge to negative charge)
Thus, the region of atoms that interact in bonds is electric fields of particles with negative charge.
Coulomb's law
This law states that the force of attraction or repulsion between two charges is directly proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the distance between the charges.
[tex]F = \frac{kq_1q_2}{r^2}[/tex]
When the distance between the electrons are large, the repulsive force is low and the distance is small, the repulsive force is high.
Force between the charges
The force between the charges is determined by applying Coulomb's law,
[tex]F = \frac{kq_1q_2}{r^2} \\\\F = \frac{9\times 10^9\times (5 \times 10^{-5}) \times (2\times 10^{-6})}{0.04^2} \\\\F = 562.5 \ N[/tex]
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