Asked by Kate

1. Why does the distance between two nuclei in a covalent bond vary?

2. How does a molecular orbital differ from an atomic orbital?

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Answered by DrBob222
For #2, check this site.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbital_hybridisation

The bond distance between two atoms varies for at least two reasons:
a. The size of the two atoms.
b. The number of electrons shared.
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