Van Der Waals Forces: Explaining Role in Molecule Properties

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Van der Waals forces are crucial in determining the properties of molecules, as they act between molecules of the same substance over short distances. These forces are significant in adhesion mechanics and influence how closely molecules can approach each other through both attractive and repulsive interactions. Their role was pivotal in the discovery of DNA's structure by Watson and Crick, highlighting their importance in biological contexts. Understanding these forces is essential for solving related questions in molecular chemistry. Overall, van der Waals forces play a fundamental role in predicting molecular behavior and interactions.
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please explain me importance n role of vanderwaals forces in predicting properties of any molecule
 
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Is this a homework question? If so, then you should show some work, or some effort before we can help you. For example, what do you know about van der Waal's forces?
 
i know just this much about van der waals forces-
It is important to remember that van der Waals' forces are forces that exist between MOLECULES of the same substance Van der Waals forces act only over relatively short distances, and are proportional to the inverse of the seventh power of the intermolecular distances. The forces are important in the mechanics of ADHESION

is this much knowledge about it is ufficient for solving various questions based on it.
 
they use both attractive & repulsive forces to dictate how close molecules can be if they are nearby... they were one of the primary methods Watson and Crick used to deduce the structure of DNA! I'd say that's an important role.
 

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