London Force Times

[NatBrown1I]

What is the average time a London Dispersion force will act upon 2 molecules for?

[Chris Dis3L]

London dispersion forces form continuously and temporarily. The temporary dipoles are formed when the electrons of a neutral molecule by chance gather on one side of the molecule. This produces a ‘flickering’ type effect and lasts as long as the electrons gather and produce a dipole.

[Aaron Ang 4H]

To my knowledge, there is no actual average time that London dispersion forces will act upon two molecules for. The are temporary bonds that are constantly forming and constantly breaking.

[505211599]

London forces don’t generally have a set time interval in which the force is active. However, the forces are continuously present between molecules.