Relation of the size of atoms with the strength of attractions

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Kyle Harvey 4F
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Relation of the size of atoms with the strength of attractions

Postby Kyle Harvey 4F » Sun Nov 10, 2019 8:33 pm

How does an increasing size of an atom or molar mass relate to stronger attractive interactions? Is it due to the increased number of electrons and protons, so there is an increase in intermolecular forces?

ckilkeary 2G
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Re: Relation of the size of atoms with the strength of attractions

Postby ckilkeary 2G » Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:00 pm

How I think it works are larger atoms and molecules have stronger attractive interactions because valence electrons are farther from the nuclei so they are less tightly held to the nucleus and can form dipoles with more ease.

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Re: Relation of the size of atoms with the strength of attractions

Postby Vuong_2F » Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:01 pm

The larger the molecule, the larger the electron clouds will be, which allows for a stronger temporary dipole and greater London dispersion forces.


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