Lesson 1.2: Intermolecular Forces of Attraction Flashcards
The force of attraction between oppositely charged particles (i.e., ions) present in ionic compounds gives rise to __________.
ionic bonds
Because these particles have distinct charges, the force of attraction that holds the formula units (particles of ionic compounds) together is described as __________ in nature and is strong enough to keep the compound solid at room temperature.
coulombic
It refers to the particles of ionic compounds.
formula units
It refers to the particles of covalent compounds.
neighboring molecules
They are with relatively weaker intermolecular forces that may only exist as liquids.
covalent compounds
Example of a covalent compound.
water
Substances with no appreciable intermolecular forces have their molecules freely moving around and less contained by the attraction of other surrounding molecules.
gases
What are dipole-dipole and London dispersion forces collectively known as?
van der Waals forces
A type of bond that is formed when 1 atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of oppositely charged ions.
ionic bond
It is composed of a cation and an anion.
ion
A type of bond in which electrons are transferred from a metal to a nonmetal.
ionic bond
A type of bond that increases the melting and boiling point.
ionic bond
The electronegativity difference of ionic bond.
> _2.0 (large)
A type of bond wherein the electrons are shared between two nonmetal atoms.
covalent bond
The electronegativity difference of covalent bonds.
<2.0 (small)
A type of bond wherein its bond strength is strong due to electrostatic forces.
ionic bond
A type of bond wherein its bond strength is generally weaker than ionic bond.
covalent bond
Examples of covalent bonds.
- Water (H20)
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
- Methane (CH4)
It refers to the tendency of an atom to attract shared electrons in a bond.
electronegativity
The EN of a nonpolar covalent.
<0.4 (0-0.4)
The EN of a polar covalent.
<2.00 (0.5-2.0)
The EN of an ionic bond.
> _2.0 (2.1-above)
The EN of a nonpolar bond.
0
The EN of a polar bond.
0.9