Question

Based on the description of covalent bonding given previously, do you expect the h−h bond in h2+ to be weaker or stronger than the h−h bond in h2?

Answer 1

The H−H bond in H2+ is weaker than the H−H bond in H2.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Covalent bonding is essentially the sharing of electrons between atoms to create a chemical bond. A covalent bond that shares two electrons would create a stronger bond than one whose bond has an odd number of electrons. A dihydrogen cation would only share one electron and therefore would be considered a weaker bond. Hydrogen has only one electron. When hydrogen is given a positive charge it is due to the loss of an electron which means it would no longer have an electron.