Intermolecular Interactions: Dipole–Dipole, Dipole–Induced Dipole, and London Dispersion Forces

Masayuki Shibata
Department of Health Informatics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ 07107
Thomas S. Kuntzleman
Department of Chemistry, Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI 49283
J. Chem. Educ., 2009, 86 (12), p 1469
DOI: 10.1021/ed086p1469.1
Publication Date (Web): December 1, 2009

Abstract

This Mathcad document introduces students to simple potential functions, which allows them to compare and contrast various intermolecular interactions. In particular, dipole–dipole interactions, dipole–induced dipole interactions, and London dispersion interactions are explored.

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  • Received: August 03, 2009

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