Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 6 - Covalent Bonding - Questions for Review and Thought - Review Questions - Page 283a: 11

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As the number of bonds increases, the strength of the bond increases. As the atoms are pulled together more strongly, however, it follows that the bond length decreases as the number of bonds increases.
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