I WONDER - How Strong Are Chemical Bonds?

The video explains that not all chemical bonds are the same, with some being short and strong while others are long and weak. It uses the analogy of a handshake to illustrate this concept, comparing a firm handshake to a short strong bond and a weak handshake to a long weak bond. The video concludes by explaining that shorter bonds are usually stronger because the atoms are closer together, allowing them to hold each other tightly.

What is the main difference between short and long bonds?

• Long bonds are usually stronger.

• Short bonds are usually stronger.

• Short bonds are always weaker.

• Long bonds are always stronger.

How can a firm handshake be compared to a chemical bond?

• It represents a long weak bond.

• It represents a short strong bond.

• It represents a bond with no strength.

• It represents a bond that is neither strong nor weak.

What does a weak handshake symbolize in terms of chemical bonds?

• A long weak bond.

• A short strong bond.

• A bond with no atoms.

• A bond that is very strong.

Why are shorter bonds generally stronger?

• Because the atoms are further apart.

• Because the atoms are closer together.

• Because the atoms are larger.

• Because the atoms are not connected.

What is the relationship between bond length and strength?

• Bond length does not affect strength.

• Longer bonds are stronger due to more space.

• Shorter bonds are weaker due to less space.

• Shorter bonds are stronger due to closer atoms.