Van Der Waal's Forces (Noun)
Meaning
Relatively weak attraction between neutral atoms and molecules arising from polarization induced in each particle by the presence of other particles.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- Van der Waal's forces play a crucial role in the physical adsorption of gases on surfaces.
- The relatively weak attraction between neutral atoms and molecules is often attributed to Van der Waal's forces.
- In the absence of covalent or ionic bonds, Van der Waal's forces can hold molecules together in a solid state.
- Van der Waal's forces are responsible for the interaction between non-polar molecules, such as those found in argon and other noble gases.
- The intermolecular forces between two molecules are influenced by Van der Waal's forces, which arise from the temporary dipoles induced in each molecule.