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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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.
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