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The equilibrium spacing will occur when the bond energy (Fn) is a minimum. This is when the net forces between the two atoms is zero: Fn=Fa+Fr=0.

Where:

¹ó²¹Ìý= attractive force.

Fr = repulsive force.

The force between atoms, F, is given as:

·É³ó±ð°ù±ðÌýU = bond energy and r = atomic separation.

Bond stiffness, S, is given by:

·É³ó±ð°ù±ðÌýU = bond energy and r = atomic separation.

When the stretching is small, S is constant and therefore the bond is linear-elastic. This means that as the interatomic distance increases, the force required increases linearly.

The shape of these curves changes for different bond types and materials. A number of material properties are influenced by this curve shape. The FÌý±¹²õ.Ìý°ùÌýcurve for a flexible material will be shallower than one for a stiff material, at ro.