Unit 1 - Structure and Bonding Flashcards
1
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intramolecular bonding
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where the atoms within the molecules are held together strongly by covalent bonds
2
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covalent bond
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consists of the mutual attraction of the positive nuclei of two atoms for a shared pair of electrons
3
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state what happend when intramolecular bonds change state
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they do not break
4
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intermolecular bonding
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the forces of attraction between the molecules called van der Waals forces
5
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what are london dispersion forces
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short-lived weak interactions between a temporary dipole and an induced dipole
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