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Course: High school chemistry > Unit 5

Lesson 2: Intermolecular forces
Science
High school chemistry
States of matter
Intermolecular forces
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Problem

The Lewis structure and electrostatic potential map for three substances are shown below.
Complete the table by identifying all intermolecular forces present among the molecules for each pure substance.
Lewis structure and electrostatic potential mapLondon dispersion present?Dipole-dipole present?Hydrogen bonding present?
ESP map key: Blue represents a partial positive charge (less electrons in this area) and red represents a partial negative charge (more electrons in this area)