Forces within molecules can strengthen extra-long carbon-carbon bonds
Friday, September 16, 2011 - 07:00
in Physics & Chemistry
(PhysOrg.com) -- The strength of a chemical bond between atoms is the fundamental basis for a molecules stability and reactivity. Tuning the strength and accessibility of the bond can dramatically change a molecules properties. For example, a bonds strength is directly related to its length: stretching a bond beyond its normal length makes it weaker.