Intermolecular Forces Liquids & Solids Intermolecular Forces

Definition of IMF Much weaker than chemical bonds within molecules. Attractive forces between molecules. Much weaker than chemical bonds within molecules. a.k.a. van der Waals forces

Types of IMF

Types of IMF London Dispersion Forces View animation online.

Types of IMF Dipole-Dipole Forces + - View animation online.

Types of IMF Hydrogen Bonding

Determining IMF NCl3 CH4 HF polar = dispersion, dipole-dipole nonpolar = dispersion HF H-F bond = dispersion, dipole-dipole, hydrogen bonding