Bond length

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001417",
  "term": "Bond length",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The average distance between the nuclei of two atoms that are chemically bonded together in a molecule. This equilibrium distance corresponds to the minimum potential energy for the system of the two atoms. Bond lengths are determined experimentally using techniques like X-ray crystallography or microwave spectroscopy and are typically expressed in angstroms (Å) or picometers (pm).",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "bond number",
    "bond order",
    "chemical bond",
    "diffraction",
    "spectroscopy"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1999, 71, 1919. 'Glossary of terms used in theoretical organic chemistry' on page 1927 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199971101919)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/bond-length/"
}