Question: (a) Apply reasoning similar to that in the text for the S = 0 and S = 1 states in the formation of the H2

(a) Apply reasoning similar to that in the text for the S = 0 and S = 1 states in the formation of the H2 molecule to show why the molecule He2 is not formed.
(b) Explain why the He2+ molecular ion could form. (Experiment) shows it has a binding energy of 3.1eV at r0 = 0.11nm.)

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