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Hydrogen Bonding

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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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1Structure - Models of the Particulate of Matter

2Structure - Models of Bonding & Structure

3Structure - Classification of Matter

3.1The Periodic Table: Classification of Elements

3.2Periodic Trends

3.3Group 1 Alkali Metals

3.4Halogens

3.5Noble gases, group 18

3.6Functional Groups: Classification of Organic

3.7Functional Group Chemistry

3.8Alkanes

3.9Alcohols

3.10Halogenoalkanes

4Reactivity - What Drives Chemical Reaction?

5Reactivity - How Much, How Fast & How Far?

6Reactivity - The Mechanisms of Chemical Change

7Measurement, Data Processing & Analysis

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