polarity/electronegativity Flashcards
1
Q
electronegativity
A
relative ability to attract an electron pair in a covalent bond
2
Q
dipole
A
separation of charge within a covalent bond
3
Q
Intermolecular forces
A
weak interactions between dipoles of different molecules
(H-bonding, permanent dipole, London)
4
Q
London forces
A
Nuclei in atoms are not perfectly central - causes instantaneous dipole
instantaneous dipole induces dipole on neighbouring molecule
chain reaction causes dipoles to attract eachother