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Atomic Interactions

Explore the interactions between various combinations of two atoms. Turn on the force arrows to see either the total force acting on the atoms or the individual attractive and repulsive forces. Try the "Adjustable Attraction" atom to see how changing the parameters affects the interaction.

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Topics

Main Topics

  • Atomic Interactions
  • Interaction Potential
  • Van der Walls Force
  • Atomic bonding

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Sample Learning Goals

  • Explain how attractive and repulsive forces govern the interaction between atoms.
  • Describe the effect of potential well depth on atomic interactions.
  • Describe the process of bonding between atoms in terms of energy.

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Credits

Design Team Third-party Libraries Thanks To
  • Wendy Adams
  • John Blanco (developer)
  • Kathy Perkins
  • Noah Podolefsky
  • Carl Wieman
  • Piccolo
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