Examples of London Dispersion Forces
je. Introduction
UN. Definition of London Dispersion Forces
B. Importance of London Dispersion Forces in intermolecular interactions
II. Examples of London Dispersion Forces
UN. Noble Gases
1. Helium
un. Explanation of noble gases’ stable electron configuration
b. London Dispersion Forces in helium atoms
2. Xenon
un. Larger electron cloud and stronger London Dispersion Forces
b. Importance of London Dispersion Forces in xenon’s high boiling point
B. Hydrocarbons
1. Methane
un. Explanation of methane’s structure
b. London Dispersion Forces in methane molecules
2. Ethene
un. Explanation of ethene’s structure
b. Comparison of London Dispersion Forces in methane and ethene
C. Nonpolar Molecules
1. Carbon Dioxide
un. Explanation of carbon dioxide’s structure
b. London Dispersion Forces in carbon dioxide molecules
2. Nitrogen Gas
un. Explanation of nitrogen gas’ structure
b. London Dispersion Forces in nitrogen gas molecules
D. Polar Molecules
1. Chloromethane
un. Explanation of chloromethane’s structure
b. London Dispersion Forces in chloromethane molecules
2. Dichloromethane
un. Explanation of dichloromethane’s structure
b. Comparison of London Dispersion Forces in chloromethane and dichloromethane
III. Conclusion
UN. Recap of the importance of London Dispersion Forces in various molecules
B. Reflection on the ubiquity of London Dispersion Forces in intermolecular interactions
