6.3 - Intermolecular forces

Question 1

What are intermolecular forces?

Answer 1

Weak interactions between dipoles of different molecules

Question 2

What are the three types of intermolecular forces?

Answer 2

1. Induced dipole-dipole interactions, london forces
2. Permanent dipole-dipole interactions
3. Hydrogen bonding

Question 3

Write the intermolecular forces in order of increasing bond enthalpy, from lowest to highest

Answer 3

London forces, permanent dipole-dipole interactions, hydrogen bonds, single covalent bonds