Intermolecular Forces
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Intermolecular Forces

Students investigate the different types of intermolecular forces, including hydrogen bonding and van der Waals forces. They will relate these forces to physical properties like boiling points.

MOE Syllabus Outcomes8873 Core Idea 1: Intermolecular Forces8873 Learning Outcome 2(f) - (h)

About This Topic

Students investigate the different types of intermolecular forces, including hydrogen bonding and van der Waals forces. They will relate these forces to physical properties like boiling points.

Key Questions

  1. What are intermolecular forces?
  2. How does hydrogen bonding affect the properties of water?
  3. Why do boiling points vary among simple molecules?

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