London dispersion forces

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf intermolecular force
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs dispersion forces
instantaneous dipole-induced dipole forces
gptkbp:areStrongerThan none (they are the weakest intermolecular force)
gptkbp:areWeakerThan dipole-dipole interactions
hydrogen bonds
gptkbp:contributedTo boiling point of substances
condensation of gases
melting point of substances
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Fritz_London
gptkbp:explains quantum mechanics
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1930
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label London dispersion forces
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Fritz_London
gptkbp:originatedIn temporary fluctuations in electron distribution
gptkbp:presentIn all atoms and molecules
gptkbp:significance nonpolar molecules
gptkbp:strengthDependsOn polarizability of molecules
gptkbp:strengthIncreasesWith molecular size
gptkbp:type gptkb:van_der_Waals_force
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fritz_London
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5