Answer to Question #298360 in General Chemistry for Hskabzima

Question

The illustration above shows the attraction of two helium atom. Which is commonly known to have no charge. was it possible for 2 non-charged molecules to have an attraction?

Answer 1

Answer: An ion-dipole force consists of an ion and a polar molecule aligning so that the positive and negative charges are next to one another, allowing for maximum attraction. Ion-dipole forces are generated between polar water molecules and a sodium ion.