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Chapter 2 - Models Of Bonding & Structure

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Chapter 1 - Models Of The Particulate Nature Of Matter

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Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter

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Fire

Chapter 4 - What Drives Chemical Reactions?

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

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Chapter 6 - What Are The Mechanisms Of Chemical Change?

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	<li>LDFs are like those random moments when you suddenly decide to dance to your favorite song. They&#39;re temporary and spontaneous!</li>
	<li>LDFs are forces between molecules caused by temporary dipoles. A dipole is when a molecule has a teeny positive side and a teeny negative side.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Picture a molecule as a dance floor with electrons zipping around. Most of the time, they&#39;re dancing uniformly, but occasionally, they all rush to one side, causing a temporary imbalance!</li>
	<li>Even in non-polar molecules like H2 (think of it as a calm dance duo), the electrons sometimes bunch up on one side, creating a temporary negative region (&delta;&ndash;) and a positive region (&delta;+).</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Imagine being in a crowded room. You lean slightly and the person next to you also leans to avoid bumping into you. This is what happens with dipoles!</li>
	<li>The temporary dipole in one molecule causes nearby molecules to also form dipoles.</li>
	<li>This leads to a temporary electrostatic attraction between them &ndash; this attraction is our superstar, the London dispersion force!</li>
</ul>

Just like fashion trends, these induced dipoles and their attractions change constantly. One moment they&#39;re here, the next moment they&#39;ve formed elsewhere.

<ul>
	<li>Number of Electrons: The more electrons, the stronger the LDFs.
	<ul>
		<li>Think of it like a crowded concert. The more fans (electrons) there are, the crazier the atmosphere (LDFs)!</li>
		<li>For example, in Group 17, as we move down the group, the number of electrons (fans) increases, leading to stronger LDFs (crazier concerts) and higher boiling points!</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Molecular Shape: Molecules can be long, short, round, or square. Their shapes can influence how they interact with each other.
	<ul>
		<li>Compare the two isomers of C5H12: Pentane (a long snake) and 2,2-dimethylpropane (a chubby round snowman). Pentane can &#39;hug&#39; other molecules across its length, leading to stronger LDFs, making it a liquid at room temperature. In contrast, 2,2-dimethylpropane, being rounder, has fewer &#39;hugging&#39; opportunities, resulting in weaker LDFs and it being a gas at room temperature.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Ever wondered why balloons stick to your hair when you rub them? Electrons from your hair move to the balloon, creating an imbalance of charge. This temporary imbalance (just like our dipoles) causes the balloon to stick!

<ul>
	<li>LDFs are everywhere! Even in non-polar substances.</li>
	<li>They depend on the number of electrons and the molecular shape.</li>
	<li>Always remember, just because they&#39;re temporary doesn&#39;t mean they&#39;re weak!</li>
</ul>

📘 Now, go ace that test and dance to the rhythm of LDFs! 🎶🎵

Chapter 2 - Models Of Bonding & Structure

Unlocking London Dispersion Forces Secrets

Table of content

Introduction to LDFs🎈

Snap! instantaneous dipoles📸

The domino effect🔥

Change is the only constant🔄

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Chapter 2 - Models Of Bonding & Structure

Unlocking London Dispersion Forces Secrets

Table of content

Introduction to LDFs🎈

Snap! instantaneous dipoles📸

The domino effect🔥

Change is the only constant🔄

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