3.4.1 - London Dispersion Forces (LDFs) / Van der Waals Forces
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What are London Dispersion Forces?
💡 Hint: Think about how electrons affect attraction between molecules.
Name one factor that affects the strength of LDFs.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a molecule has more electrons.
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What causes London Dispersion Forces?
💡 Hint: Think about how electrons behave over time.
True or False: LDFs are present only in polar molecules.
💡 Hint: Remember the universal nature of LDFs.
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Compare the boiling points of hexane (C6H14) and octane (C8H18) and explain the differences in terms of LDFs.
💡 Hint: Focus on how molecular size impacts LDF strength.
Design an experiment to measure the impact of molecular shape on LDF strength, using different isomers.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between molecular shape and interaction.
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