6 Types of Intermolecular Forces Explained

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The discussion clarifies that there are six types of intermolecular forces: Dipole-Dipole Interaction, Hydrogen Bond, London Dispersion Forces, Ion-Dipole Interaction, Dipole-Induced Dipole Interaction, and Ion-Induced Dipole Interaction. Participants noted that while many learn only three types in school, a deeper understanding reveals additional interactions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing the subcategories within dipole interactions and induced dipole interactions.

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  • Understanding of basic chemistry concepts
  • Familiarity with intermolecular forces
  • Knowledge of molecular polarity
  • Basic grasp of chemical bonding
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  • Explore Ion-Dipole Interactions in solutions
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I know that there are three types of Intermolecular forces but while searching on the internet I found that there are six intermolecular forces i.e. Dipole-Dipole Interaction, Hydrogen bond, London Dispersion, Ion-Dipole Interaction, Dipole-Induced Dipole Interaction and Ion-Induced dipole Interaction. So please help me here.


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From what I have learned from school there are three.
 
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What are the three that you have learned in school? It's probably H-bonds, -dipole and london forces (I'm guessing)

With any subject, there is always more than what's taught in schools I guess because in my case, I had learn that there were 4. And while doing an assignment I came to realzie there were actually six.

If you read, you will find that under dipole interactions you will have the dipole-dipole and ion-dipole, under induced dipole, you'll have ion-induced dipole and dipole-induced-dipole.

If you want to know what these interactions are, post a reply.
 
Yeah you got them right. Please tell me more about these. Thanks
 

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