3.4.1 - London Dispersion Forces (LDFs) / Van der Waals Forces

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are London Dispersion Forces?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how electrons affect attraction between molecules.

Question 2

Easy

Name one factor that affects the strength of LDFs.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens when a molecule has more electrons.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What causes London Dispersion Forces?

  • A permanent dipole
  • Temporary dipoles from electron motion
  • Ionic interactions

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how electrons behave over time.

Question 2

True or False: LDFs are present only in polar molecules.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the universal nature of LDFs.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Compare the boiling points of hexane (C6H14) and octane (C8H18) and explain the differences in terms of LDFs.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on how molecular size impacts LDF strength.

Question 2

Design an experiment to measure the impact of molecular shape on LDF strength, using different isomers.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the relationship between molecular shape and interaction.

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