Mutual attraction between two atoms resulting from the simultaneous attraction between their nuclei and the outer electrons
The energy of the combined atoms is lower than that of the individual atoms resulting in higher stability
Lewis dot diagram
Structural formula in which valence electrons are represented by dots or crosses
Valence electrons
Electrons in the highest energy level of an atom in which there are electrons
Covalent bond
Sharing of electrons between two atoms to form a molecule
Molecule
Group of two or more atoms covalently bonded and that function as a unit
Bonding pair
Pair of electrons that is shared between two atoms in a covalent bond
Lone pair
Pair of electrons in the valence shell of an atom that is not shared with another atom
Electronegativity
Measure of the tendency of an atom in a molecule to attract bonding electrons
Non-polar covalent bond
Bond in which the electron density is shared equally between the two atoms
Polar covalent bond
Bond in which the electron density is shared unequally between the two atoms
Bond energy
Energy needed to break one mole of its molecules into separate atoms
Bond length
Average distance between the nuclei of two bonded atoms
Bond energy and bond length
Bonds with a shorter bond length require more energy to break than bonds with a longer bond length
Strength of a chemical bond
Shorter bond length,
smaller bonded atoms,
more bonds (single, double, triple) between the atoms result in stronger bonds
Intermolecular forces
Forces between molecules
6 Types of intermolecular forces
Mutually induced dipole forces or London forces
Ion-induced dipole forces
Dipole-dipole forces
Dipole-induced dipole forces
Hydrogen bonding
ion-dipole
Intermolecular forces are different from interatomic forces (intramolecular forces)
Strength of induced dipole forces increases with molecular size for non-polar molecules
Intermolecular forces
Affect boiling point, melting point, vapour pressure and solubility
Boiling point: The temperature at which the vapour pressure of a substance equals atmospheric pressure. The stronger the intermolecular forces, the higher the boiling point
Melting point: The temperature at which the solid and liquid phases of a substance are at equilibrium. The stronger the intermolecular forces, the higher the melting point
Vapour pressure: The pressure exerted by a vapour at equilibrium with its liquid in a closed system. The stronger the intermolecular forces, the lower the vapour pressure
Solubility: The property of a solid, liquid, or gaseous chemical substance (solute) to dissolve in a solid, liquid, or gaseous solvent to form a homogeneous solution
Non-polar covalent bond
Atoms attract the shared pair(s) of electrons equally
Polar covalent bond
One atom attracts the shared pair(s) of electrons more than the other atom
Non-polar molecule
Has an even distribution of charge and is symmetrical
Polar molecule
Has an uneven distribution of charge and is non-symmetrical
Linear molecules consisting of identical atoms have a pure covalent, non-polar bond
Linear molecules consisting of different atoms have a polar covalent bond due to unequal sharing of electrons
Hydrogen bonds
H in compound with FON
Intermolecular forces
The higher the intermolecular forces, the more energy is required to break the bonds
Hydrogen bonds are stronger than dipole-dipole forces
ICE
1.Intermolecular forces
2.compare strength
3. Energy
trigonal planar
4 atoms bonded to central atom and no lone pairs
Hydrogen bonds
A specific type of a dipole-dipole force and therefore also a Van der Waals force
Types of particles and associated forces
Ions - Coulombic forces/electrostatic forces
Ion and polar molecule - Ion-dipole
Two polar molecules - dipole-dipole
Ion and non-polar molecule - ion induced dipole and non-polar molecule - Dipole-dipole
Non-polar molecules - Ion-induced dipole, Dipole-induced dipole (or hydrogen bond in special cases), Dispersion (London) forces/induced dipole forces
5 influences of intermolecular force
state of matter
size of molecule
density
boiling and melting points
viscosity
As the boiling point of a liquid increases, the energy required to overcome the intermolecular forces increases.
The greater the density of a substance, the closer together the particles are and hence the stronger the intermolecular forces between them.