Describing the attraction forces between atomic solids

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The discussion centers on the attraction forces between atomic solids, specifically focusing on London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole interactions, and hydrogen bonding. The strength of these forces is influenced by factors such as atomic radii, charge, and molecular shape. Among noble gases, radon exhibits the highest melting point due to its greater molecular weight, which correlates with larger atomic radii. Understanding these concepts is essential for grasping the behavior of atomic solids in chemistry.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of atomic structure and periodic trends
  • Familiarity with intermolecular forces, including London dispersion and dipole-dipole interactions
  • Knowledge of hydrogen bonding and ionic bonding
  • Understanding of the periodic table and molecular weight implications
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the principles of London dispersion forces in detail
  • Study the periodic trends in melting points among noble gases
  • Explore the role of atomic radii in determining intermolecular forces
  • Investigate the differences between covalent and ionic bonding strengths
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Chemistry students, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the fundamental forces that govern the properties of atomic solids and noble gases.

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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
 
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
 
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)
 

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