| van der Waals forces |
Weak, long-range forces between nonpolar molecules.
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| van der Waals forces |
The weak forces of attraction between atoms or molecules that explain why gases condense to form liquids and solids when cooled.
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| van der Waals forces |
Attractive forces that arise between particles as a result of momentary imbalances in the distribution of electrons in the particles. These imbalances produce fluctuating dipoles that can induce similar dipoles in nearby particles, generating a net attractive force.
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| van der Waals forces |
A force acting between nonbonded atoms or molecules. Includes dipole-dipole, dipole-induced dipole, and London forces. See What are van der Waals forces?
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| van der Waals forces |
intermolecular attractions.
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