van der Waals Force (London Dispersion Force) Potential Energy
Approximate Formula: E = - (C)/(r⁶) Conditions: Between nonpolar molecules or atoms. Brief Description: Describes the potential energy of the intermolecular at…
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Approximate Formula: E = - (C)/(r⁶) Conditions: Between nonpolar molecules or atoms. Brief Description: Describes the potential energy of the intermolecular attraction (dispersion force) induced by instantaneous dipoles. It is inversely proportional to the sixth power of the intermolecular distance. C is a constant related to molecular polarizability, etc.
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Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Core Concepts and Learning Objectives This section explains how atoms combine to form molecules or crystals (Chemical Bonds) and how molecules interact with each other (Intermolecular Forces). This is key to understanding physical proper…
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