London dispersion force
Chinese equivalent: 伦敦色散力
London dispersion force An intermolecular force arising from instantaneous dipoles induced in atoms or molecules, present between all molecules.
Syllabus path: Chemical Theories and Laws › Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
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London dispersion force An intermolecular force arising from instantaneous dipoles induced in atoms or molecules, present between all molecules.
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