Polarity and Intermolecular Forces Flashcardizz

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What is a nonpolar covalent bond?

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A type of bond where electrons are shared equally between atoms, resulting in no charges on the atoms.

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What causes London Dispersion Forces?

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They occur due to the random movement of electrons, leading to temporary dipoles.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A bond formed when electrons are shared unequally between atoms, resulting in partial charges.

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What is electronegativity?

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The ability of an atom to attract electrons in a bond; differences in electronegativity lead to polar bonds.

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What are intermolecular forces?

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Forces that occur between molecules, affecting physical properties like boiling and melting points.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A bond formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in charged ions.

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What is a hydrogen bond?

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A weak attraction between a hydrogen atom bonded to a highly electronegative atom and another electronegative atom.

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What is the significance of dipole moments?

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Dipole moments indicate the polarity of a molecule; a higher dipole moment means a more polar molecule.

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What are the types of intermolecular forces?

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The main types include London Dispersion Forces, Dipole-Dipole interactions, and Hydrogen Bonds.

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How do intermolecular forces affect boiling points?

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Stronger intermolecular forces result in higher boiling points due to the increased energy required to separate molecules.