General Chemistry 1

Question

For small molecules and ions, arrange the intermolecular forces according to their relative strengths.

List them from stronger to weaker

1. ion-ion forces
2. hydrogen bonds
3. dipole-dipole forces
4. ion-dipole forces
5. London dispersion forces

Answer 1

The relative strengths of these intermolecular forces isn't cut-and-dry, but the most accepted rank order would probably be, from strongest to weakest...

ion-ion > ion-dipole > hydrogen > dipole-dipole > London dispersion