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9678305563Hydrogen bondsAttractive force between an H atom (covalently bonded to an electronegative atom - O, N, F) and lone pair electrons (on another electronegative atom - O, N, F)0
9678305564Dispersion forces (or London forces)between all types of molecules; caused by random electron movement creating instantaneous, temporary dipoles1
9678305565Dipole-dipole forcesAttractive force between + end of one polar molecule and - end of another polar molecule.2
9678305566Ion-dipoleAttractive force between an ion and the oppositely charged end of a polar molecule3
9678305567Rank all IMFs from strongest to weakest1. H-bond 2. dipole-dipole 3. dipole-induced dipole 4. dispersion4
9678305568Intermolecular forceWEAK attractive force between separate molecules (or particles)5
9678305569Intramolecular ForceSTRONG bond within a molecule6
9678305570Rank all IMFs from weakest to strongest1. dispersion 2. dipole-induced dipole 3. dipole-dipole 4. H-bond7
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