Structure and Bonding

Question 1

What is the strength of LDF related to?

Answer 1

the number of electrons within a molecule

Question 2

What must occur between all molecular elements, compounds and monatomic elements?

Answer 2

some attraction forces

Question 3

London Dispersion Force:

Answer 3

• exists between all atoms/ molecules
• weakest type of intermolecular bond
• caused by an uneven distribution of electrons within an atom, one side being partially negative and the other being partially positive
• set up between partially negative side of one atom and partially positive side of another

Question 4

Hydrogen Bonding:

Answer 4

• strongest type of intermolecular bond

- present only when Hydrogen (H) bonds with Nitrogen(N), Fluorine(F) or Oxygen(O)

Question 5

Permanent Dipole- Permanent Dipole Bonding:

Answer 5

• present only if the elements writhing the bond have a difference in electronegativity (if a bond contains two different elements)
• described as POLAR