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level: Intermolecular forces

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level questions: Intermolecular forces

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Define the VSEPR theoryA model used to predict 3-D molecular geometry based on the number of valence shell electron bond pairs among the atoms in a molecule or ion
What are the primary molecular shapes?Linear, bent, trigonal planar, tetrahedral, pyramidal
Define dispersion forcesA force acting between atoms and molecules that are normally electrically symmetric and are the weakest intermolecular attractive forces.
Define dipole-dipole attractionAttractive forces between the positive end of one polar molecule and the negative end of another polar molecule.
Define hydrogen bondingAn attraction between a hydrogen atom in one polar molecule and a small electronegative atom in usually another molecule of the same or a different polar substance.