Intermolecular Forces Definition Flashcards
1
Q
What is a temporary dipole
A
A separation of charge caused by the random movement of negative electrons around the positive nucleus
2
Q
What is an induced dipole?
A
A separation of charge caused by a nearby dipole
3
Q
What is a london force?
A
Attractive forces between temporary induced dipoles in neighbouring molecules
4
Q
What is a permanent dipole-dipole interaction
A
The weak attractive forces between the permanent dipole in the neighbouring molecules
5
Q
What is a hydrogen bond
A
A strong dipole-dipole attraction between an electron deficit H atom on one molecule and a lone pair of electrons and highly electronegative (NOF) on a different molecule
