Inter- & Intramolecular Forces

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What is a nonpolar covalent bond?

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A type of bond where electrons are shared equally between two atoms with similar electronegativities.

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In a nonpolar covalent bond, how do electrons distribute themselves?

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Electrons gather around each atom equally.

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What is shared in a covalent bond?

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A pair of electrons is shared between the atoms.

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What type of intermolecular force is present in H₂S?

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Dipole-dipole forces.

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What is hydrogen bonding?

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A strong type of dipole-dipole interaction that occurs between molecules containing hydrogen bonded to highly electronegative atoms like N, O, or F.

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Is CCl₄ polar or nonpolar?

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CCl₄ is a nonpolar molecule.

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What determines the polarity of a molecule?

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The difference in electronegativity between the atoms and the molecular geometry.

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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 the strongest type of intermolecular force?

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Hydrogen bonding is generally the strongest type of intermolecular force.

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What are dispersion forces?

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Weak intermolecular forces arising from temporary dipoles in molecules.