AACTInteractive chemistry

Intermolecular forces

Small forces.Visible changes.

Compare molecules in motion. Warm two samples and explore how their attractions relate to their boiling points.

A Workhorse concept for the American Association of Chemistry Teachers.

EthanolC2H5OH · 26 electrons78 °C · boiling pointBelow the reference transitionAmmoniaNH3 · 10 electrons-33 °C · boiling pointBelow the reference transition
London dispersion forcesDipole-dipole interactionsHydrogen bonding
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Workhorse studio concept · AACT has not commissioned or approved this app.Motion illustrates the process; playback time is not physical time.