Intermolecular Forces definitions Flashcards

Strong bonds within a molecule, influencing chemical properties, such as ionic and covalent bonds.

Weaker forces between molecules, affecting physical properties and holding liquids and solids together.

A measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold electrons, influencing molecular polarity.

Strongest intermolecular force between ions and polar molecules, common in ionic compounds dissolved in water.

Attractive force when hydrogen is bonded to fluorine, oxygen, or nitrogen, second strongest intermolecular force.

Attractive forces between two polar molecules, third in strength among intermolecular forces.

Weakest intermolecular force present in all compounds, caused by temporary dipoles in close proximity.

Distribution of electrical charge over atoms in a molecule, affecting intermolecular force type.

Describes ions or molecules dissolved in water, often involved in ion-dipole interactions.

Process of surrounding solute particles with solvent molecules, stabilizing them in solution.

Another term for London dispersion forces, weak attractions between nonpolar molecules.

Slight electrical charge on atoms due to differences in electronegativity, leading to molecular attraction.

Strong intramolecular bonds formed by sharing electrons between atoms within a molecule.

Strong intramolecular bonds formed by the transfer of electrons, creating charged ions.

Characteristic of molecules with uneven distribution of charges, influencing intermolecular interactions.