Chemistry Determining Intermolecular Forces - Ionic Crystals and Network Solids?

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The discussion focuses on understanding intermolecular forces (IMFs) in ionic crystals and network solids. Participants express confusion about identifying the specific IMFs present in various compounds, particularly regarding ionic crystals and network solids. It is noted that all compounds possess London Dispersion Forces, and the user is comfortable identifying dipoles and hydrogen bonds. The example of KMnO4 is mentioned to illustrate the challenge in determining the forces at play. Ultimately, the user reports gaining clarity on the topic after class discussions.
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This is the worksheet:
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This is probably way more simple than I'm assuming it to be...but I'm not sure how to tell what IMF's each compound has. My teacher said that everything at least has London Dispersion Forces, so I know how to figure that out. I have no problem finding dipoles, or determining if something is a hydrogen bond. How do you know if something is an ionic crystal or network solid? That's where I'm lost. Thanks!

Like, for example, KMnO4. How would I go about determining the forces present?
 
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Nevermind, we went over this in class, and I understand it much better now.
 
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