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Which type of intermolecular force is the weakest?
Which type of intermolecular force is the weakest?
- Ionic forces
- London dispersion forces (correct)
- Hydrogen bonding
- Covalent bonds
What are London dispersion forces also known as?
What are London dispersion forces also known as?
- Dispersion forces
- Fluctuating induced dipole bonds
- Van der Waals forces
- All of the above (correct)
Who is the physicist that the LDF is named after?
Who is the physicist that the LDF is named after?
- Marie Curie
- Albert Einstein
- Fritz London (correct)
- Isaac Newton
What creates the instantaneous electric fields in LDF?
What creates the instantaneous electric fields in LDF?
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How do atoms and molecules adjust their electron distribution in LDF?
How do atoms and molecules adjust their electron distribution in LDF?
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Which of the following is NOT a synonym for London dispersion forces?
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for London dispersion forces?
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Which scientist is the LDF named after?
Which scientist is the LDF named after?
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What is the main characteristic of atoms and molecules that experience London dispersion forces?
What is the main characteristic of atoms and molecules that experience London dispersion forces?
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What is the role of fluctuations in electron positions in London dispersion forces?
What is the role of fluctuations in electron positions in London dispersion forces?
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What is the strength of London dispersion forces compared to other intermolecular forces?
What is the strength of London dispersion forces compared to other intermolecular forces?
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