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Notes Intermolecular Forces
Notes Intermolecular Forces
The intermolecular forces are attractive forces between the positive end of
one molecule with the negative end of another molecule. There are three
different types of intermolecular forces: dipole-dipole, H-bonding, and London
dispersion forces.
Dipole-Dipole Forces
This is the type of force displayed by polar molecules. Let’s look at the polar
molecule HCl. Explain why this molecule is polar: _________________________
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Laliberte, 4/28/08
H-Bonding
Some of the dipole-dipole forces are much stronger than average. The factors
that affect the strength of the dipole-dipole forces are E.N.D. and the size of
the atoms (smaller is better). There are 3 bonds that, when present in the
molecule, will cause super strong dipole-dipole forces. Each of these has H
bonded to a small atom where the electronegativity difference will be very
large. The three bonds are _______________________________________.
So, H-bonding is a type of dipole-dipole force that is exceptionally strong and
occurs when one of the three bonds that you listed is present in the molecule.
Laliberte, 4/28/08