Intermolecular Forces

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Summary

The content provides an in-depth exploration of intermolecular forces, crucial for understanding boiling and melting points, essential concepts for the MCAT exam.

London dispersion forces involve induced dipoles and are size-dependent, affecting the boiling points of non-polar compounds.
Dipole-dipole interactions occur between polar molecules, influencing their state and boiling points, with an emphasis on the molecular structure's role in determining polarity.
Hydrogen bonding, the strongest intermolecular force, significantly raises the boiling points of compounds, especially those involving nitrogen, oxygen, and fluorine.
The size of a molecule can influence the relative strength of intermolecular forces, with larger molecules experiencing more pronounced London dispersion forces.
Ionic compounds have higher boiling and melting points than covalent compounds, a critical consideration for predicting boiling points on the MCAT.

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