Describing the attraction forces between atomic solids

In summary, the strength of attraction forces between atomic solids depends on factors such as charges, size, and shape. The noble gas with the highest melting point is radon, as it has the highest molecular weight. The melting point of noble gases increases down a period due to their increasing atomic radii. The attraction forces between atomic solids are influenced by London dispersion, dipole-dipole, hydrogen bonding, and ionic bonding.
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Oh god, please help...

1. Describe the attraction forces between atomic solids. Upon what factors do the strength of these forces depend?

2.Which of the noble gases would have the highest melting point? Why?

:blushing:.. I'm not very good at chemistry
 
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1. This question is too large to answer. In short it depends on charges, size, shape, etc...
2. Look in the periodic table, the noble gas with highest molecular weight will have the highest melting point, which is radon. Noble gases' atomic attraction forces depend only on their radii
 
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oh ok, so the melting point of the noble gases would depend on its atomic radii.. which increases down a period.

and for the attraction forces between atomic solids, we're jus studying london dispersion, and dipole-dipole, so I am guessing it would do with one of them...? or not
 
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cleeoo27 said:
oh ok, so the melting point of the noble gases would depend on its atomic radii.. which increases down a period.

and for the attraction forces between atomic solids, we're jus studying london dispersion, and dipole-dipole, so I am guessing it would do with one of them...? or not

you would also have hydrogen bonding (for the covalent bonding) and normal ionic bonding (which is the strongest)
 

1. What are the different types of attraction forces between atomic solids?

The main types of attraction forces between atomic solids are ionic, covalent, metallic, and Van der Waals forces. Ionic forces occur between atoms with a large difference in electronegativity, covalent forces occur between atoms with similar electronegativity, metallic forces occur between metal atoms, and Van der Waals forces occur between all atoms and molecules.

2. How do these attraction forces affect the properties of atomic solids?

The type and strength of attraction forces between atomic solids greatly influence their physical and chemical properties. For example, ionic solids tend to have high melting and boiling points, while covalent solids have lower melting points. Metallic solids are typically good conductors of electricity, while Van der Waals solids are poor conductors.

3. How do intermolecular forces differ from intramolecular forces between atomic solids?

Intramolecular forces, such as ionic and covalent forces, occur within a molecule and involve the sharing or transfer of electrons. Intermolecular forces, such as Van der Waals forces, occur between molecules and involve weaker attractions between atoms or molecules.

4. Can attraction forces between atomic solids be manipulated?

Yes, scientists can manipulate the attraction forces between atomic solids through various methods such as changing the temperature, pressure, or adding other substances to the solid. This can result in changes in the physical or chemical properties of the solid.

5. How do attraction forces between atomic solids contribute to the overall stability of a material?

The strength of attraction forces between atomic solids plays a crucial role in determining the stability of a material. Stronger forces, such as ionic and covalent, result in more stable solids, while weaker forces, such as Van der Waals, can result in more easily deformable or less stable materials.

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