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17 May, 18:07

For molecules of comparable mass, why are dipole-dipole forces stronger than dispersion forces?

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  1. 17 May, 20:07
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    Dispersion forces, otherwise known as induced dipole-induced dipole interactions, polarize a molecule slightly into weak negative and weak positive charges. Then coulombs law dictates their electrostatic attractions. However, in dipole-dipole, these molecules are already polarized permanently and typically of a much larger magnitude than an induced dipole for a molecule of the same molar mass. This means that the electrostatic attractions are significantly stronger than the London Dispersion force's.
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