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The table below shows the distance between the atoms in an atom pair. All four pairs of atoms have the same amount of electric charge.
Pair of Atoms Distance Between the Atoms
A & B 5 units
C & D 3 units
P & Q 7 units
X & Y 6 units
Which pair of atoms are repelled from each other with the most force?
A.
pair X & Y
B.
pair A & B
C.
pair P & Q
D.
pair C & D
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D. pair C & D
By Coulomb's law, the electric repulsive force is proportional to 1/r^2 when charges are equal. The smallest distance (3 units for C & D) gives the largest force.
By Coulomb's law, the electric repulsive force is proportional to 1/r^2 when charges are equal. The smallest distance (3 units for C & D) gives the largest force.
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