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When molecules are close together, a slight attraction can develop between the oppositely charged regions of nearby molecules.
Apex------They form temporary, weak dipole attractions between molecules.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoVan der waals force is a form of weak interaction between molecules.
Van der Waals forces are usually considered to include
- dipole - dipole interactions
- dipole- induced dipole interactions
- instantaneous dipole - induced dipole interactions (London dispersion forces)
These are electrostatic in nature, and cause an attraction between molecules
To understand dispersion forces, at any given time there will be more electrons on one side of an atom (or on one side of a bond) that the other. This uneven distribution of electrons creates a small dipole moment. This dipole moment will slightly polarize the atoms and bonds around it creating a temporary source of electrostatic attraction. This electrostatic attraction however is not permanent and is therefore weaker than ones you will find in an ionic bond or with hydrogen bonding.
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∙ 11y agoVan der Waals forces are usually considered to include
- dipole - dipole interactions
- dipole- induced dipole interactions
- instantaneous dipole - induced dipole interactions (London dispersion forces)
These are electrostatic in nature, and cause an attraction between molecules
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoVan der Waals forces are usually considered to include
- dipole - dipole interactions
- dipole- induced dipole interactions
- instantaneous dipole - induced dipole interactions (London dispersion forces)
These are electrostatic in nature, and cause an attraction between molecules.
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∙ 12y agovan der waal forces are very weak. there are a few types of these forces including overlapping bonds ( triogonal planar , tetrahydral bonds etc )
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∙ 8y agoElectrons are shared between the atoms.
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∙ 10y agohydrogen bonds
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What do dipole dipole forces do?
Hold polar molecules together
What forces typically hold separate molecules together?
intermolecular forces D:
Carbon tetrachloride CCl4 is nonpolar what forces hold the molecules together?
London Dispersion Forces
What type of inter molecular forces hold oxycontin molecules together?
Hydrogen bonding, dipoles, and London dispersion forces.
How do intermolecular forces determine a substance's state?
If the intermolecular forces are great enough they can hold the molecules together as a liquid. If they are even stronger they will hold the molecules together as a solid. Water has nearly the same mass as methane and ammonia molecules, but the greater molecular forces between water molecules causes the water to be liquid at room temperature, while ammonia and methane, with weaker intermolecular forces, are gases at room temperature.
What do dipole dipole forces do?
Hold polar molecules together
What forces typically hold separate molecules together?
intermolecular forces D:
What do dipole-dipole forces do?
Hold Polar molecules together
Carbon tetrachloride CCl4 is nonpolar what forces hold the molecules together?
London Dispersion Forces
What type of intermolecular forces hold morphine molecules together?
hydrogen bonds
What do you call the forces that hold all atoms and molecules together?
Chemical Bonds
What type of forces hold subatomic forces together?
between molecules the forces are called intermolecular forces, and between the atoms in a molecule they are called inramolecular forces
What type of inter molecular forces hold oxycontin molecules together?
Hydrogen bonding, dipoles, and London dispersion forces.
What do the molecules in a liquid hold together?
your mom ( . Y . )
How do intermolecular forces determine a substance's state?
If the intermolecular forces are great enough they can hold the molecules together as a liquid. If they are even stronger they will hold the molecules together as a solid. Water has nearly the same mass as methane and ammonia molecules, but the greater molecular forces between water molecules causes the water to be liquid at room temperature, while ammonia and methane, with weaker intermolecular forces, are gases at room temperature.
Which holds large numbers of different molecules together?
Intermolecular force holds large numbers of different molecules together.
What holds molecules of compounds together?
Within the molecule, covalent bonds hold them together. Between the molecules there can be several different forces. There are dipole-dipole attractions, hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces. Which of them apply in a particular substance depends on the structure of the molecules.
