BRAINCAKEPermanent Dipoles
If molecules have a permanent dipole the molecules will interact if aligned correctly. Therefore when averaged out, London forces are the most significant interaction between molecules.
If you compare fluorine molecules F-F with H-Cl molecules, the molecules have the same shape and number of electrons.
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Key terms in this lesson
- london forces
- Weak intermolecular forces caused by instantaneous dipoles inducing dipoles in neighbouring molecules, present between all molecules.
More in Discrete Molecules
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- Shape and Polarity
- Polyatomic Ions
- London Forces
- Hydrogen Bonds
- Intermolecular Forces and Boiling Points
- Anomalous Properties of Water
- Solvents
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