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Intermolecular Forces 2

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Permanent Dipole-Dipole Interactions

Permanent dipole-dipole interactions exist between two permanently polar molecules.

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Permanent dipoles

  • Permanent dipoles have a δ- on one side and a δ+ on the other.
  • The δ+ of one molecule will attract the δ- of another molecule.
    • This means that the molecules will line up throughout a liquid or solid in this fashion.
    • Permanent dipole-dipole forces are the second strongest molecular interaction.
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Polar molecules

  • Permanent dipole-dipole interactions are only possible in molecules that contain a permanent dipole.
    • So they are only found between polar molecules.

Hydrogen Bonds

Hydrogen bonds only exist between some specific types of molecules. These intermolecular forces are stronger than induced and permanent dipole-dipole interactions.

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Hydrogen bonds

  • A hydrogen bond is the name given to a very strong permanent dipole-permanent dipole force.
  • With some elements, hydrogen can form extremely strong dipole-dipole interactions.
    • When these are strong enough to be considered a bond, it is called a hydrogen bond.
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Where are hydrogen bonds found?

  • Hydrogen bonds are found when you have a hydrogen atom bonded to either oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine.
  • That hydrogen atom will form a strong permanent dipole-dipole interaction with another oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine atom.
  • Examples of liquids with hydrogen bonds are:
    • Water.
    • Hydrogen fluoride.
    • Ammonia.
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Why do hydrogen bonds form?

  • When hydrogen is bonded to an extremely electronegative element, it develops a strong δ+ charge.
  • Hydrogen is a very small atom, so it has a high charge density in this situation.
    • This allows it to form a strong bond with any highly δ- charged atom.

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