intermolecular bonding Flashcards
1
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what are van de wall bonds / london forces
A
are weak forces that make molecules stick together. They happen because of tiny, temporary charges.
2
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what is a dipole dipole force
A
Dipole-dipole forces are attractions between molecules with positive and negative ends.
The positive end of one molecule attracts the negative end of another.
3
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what is hydrogen bonding
A
Hydrogen bonding is a strong attraction between hydrogen and atoms like oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine.
The hydrogen atom is attracted to the negative part of another molecule.