The primary intermolecular force present in paraffin, which is composed of long-chain hydrocarbons, is van der Waals forces (or London dispersion forces). These forces arise due to temporary dipoles formed when electron distributions shift, leading to attractive interactions between adjacent molecules. While paraffin does not exhibit hydrogen bonding or strong dipole-dipole interactions, the strength of the van der Waals forces increases with the length of the hydrocarbon chain. This contributes to the solid or semi-solid state of paraffin at room temperature.
a lipid. Also known as a wax.
Boiling point is a property not a force; but a high boiling point indicate a strong intermolecular force.
Intermolecular attraction
The intermolecular force in Ar (argon) is London dispersion forces, which are the weakest type of intermolecular force. This force is caused by temporary fluctuations in electron distribution around the atom, leading to temporary dipoles.
Metallic bonding
a lipid. Also known as a wax.
intermolecular force
This is an intermolecular force.
Boiling point is a property not a force; but a high boiling point indicate a strong intermolecular force.
Gravity!
Intermolecular attraction
The intermolecular force in Ar (argon) is London dispersion forces, which are the weakest type of intermolecular force. This force is caused by temporary fluctuations in electron distribution around the atom, leading to temporary dipoles.
Intramolecular forces are not intermolecular forces !
Paraffin wax primarily exhibits London dispersion forces (van der Waals forces) due to the temporary dipoles that form among its nonpolar molecules. These forces are relatively weak, resulting in low melting and boiling points for paraffin wax.
The intermolecular force in BF3 is London dispersion forces. This is because BF3 is a nonpolar molecule, so the only intermolecular force it experiences is the temporary weak attraction between temporary dipoles.
Intermolecular forces shown by the dotted lines not by strong covalent bonds.
Hydrogen bonds