London dispersion forces: Weak intermolecular forces caused by temporary dipoles in all molecules; strength increases with molar mass and surface area.
How to apply it: Use LDFs to explain why larger nonpolar molecules have higher boiling points.
Course: AP Chemistry · Unit: Intermolecular Forces and Properties
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