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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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What are ion-dipole interactions?
Options
A Forces between two nonpolar molecules
B Electrostatic interactions between ions and the partial charges on polar molecules
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C Covalent bonds between metals and nonmetals
D Forces that only occur in the gas phase
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ion-dipole interactions are electrostatic forces between an ion (cation or anion) and the partial charges on a polar molecule. These interactions are important in solutions of ionic substances in polar solvents like water, and their strength enables ionic compounds to dissolve.

Hint

These interactions occur when ions interact with polar solvent molecules.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1626 of 1872
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