4.5.1 - Types of Intermolecular Forces
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What are London Dispersion Forces?
💡 Hint: Think about why even nonpolar atoms still have some interactions.
What type of interaction occurs between HCl molecules?
💡 Hint: Recall what makes HCl a polar molecule.
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Which intermolecular force is present in all molecules?
💡 Hint: Remember that every atom can have at least some degree of attraction.
True or False: Hydrogen bonds are weaker than ionic bonds.
💡 Hint: Consider the types of interactions and how they compare in strength.
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Explain how the surface area of a molecule affects the strength of London dispersion forces, citing specific examples.
💡 Hint: Consider the shape and structure of hydrocarbons to determine surface area.
Compare how the presence of hydrogen bonding in proteins affects their structure versus similar structures without hydrogen bonds.
💡 Hint: Think about how different forces can stabilize structures at a molecular level.
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