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Could You Explain It To Me In A More Simpler Way That I Can Grasp Thanks
Van Der Waals Force: A Simple Explanation
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In summary, the conversation is about explaining a concept in a simpler way. The person asking for an explanation has read about it from books and is looking for a clear understanding. They also mention van der waals forces and water droplets. The summary suggests looking into the concept of surface tension for further explanation.
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More Simpler Than What?
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Than What I've Read From The Books Plsss
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What books have you read about it from? And what level of explanation will you be able to grasp (ie, are you a 3-year-old or a 30-year-old with a PhD in Atomic Physics) ?
You are expecting a whole lot of divination out us!
You are expecting a whole lot of divination out us!
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well if i understand what I've read. are drop of water on ceiling which doesn't drop right away are bonded by van der waals?
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A brief introduction can be found here; http://www.physlink.com/Education/AskExperts/ae206.cfm
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Relating to your message, van de waal's forces of attraction simply refers to the forces between the molecules.
Your question of water droplets not dropping straightaway is due to the surface tension theory. For more info on it, jus go google.com and type in surface tension theory and u'll get like 20 sites.
Your question of water droplets not dropping straightaway is due to the surface tension theory. For more info on it, jus go google.com and type in surface tension theory and u'll get like 20 sites.
FAQ: Van Der Waals Force: A Simple Explanation
1. What is the Van Der Waals force?
The Van Der Waals force is a type of intermolecular force that occurs between atoms or molecules. It is the weakest of the intermolecular forces and is caused by temporary dipoles created by the uneven distribution of electrons in a molecule.
2. How does the Van Der Waals force work?
The Van Der Waals force works by creating temporary dipoles in molecules due to the uneven distribution of electrons. These temporary dipoles attract each other and hold the molecules together. The strength of the force depends on the size and shape of the molecules.
3. What are the types of Van Der Waals forces?
There are three types of Van Der Waals forces: London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole interactions, and hydrogen bonding. London dispersion forces occur between all molecules, while dipole-dipole interactions occur between polar molecules. Hydrogen bonding is a special type of dipole-dipole interaction that occurs between molecules with a hydrogen atom bonded to a highly electronegative atom.
4. How does temperature affect the Van Der Waals force?
As the temperature increases, the Van Der Waals force decreases. This is because the increased kinetic energy of the molecules makes it harder for the temporary dipoles to form and be maintained. At high enough temperatures, the force becomes negligible and the molecules behave more like ideal gases.
5. What are the real-life applications of the Van Der Waals force?
The Van Der Waals force is important in understanding the properties of gases and liquids, as well as in the formation and stability of molecules and materials. It also plays a role in adhesive forces between surfaces, such as in gecko feet and gecko-inspired adhesives. Additionally, the Van Der Waals force is important in biological systems, such as protein folding and the formation of lipid bilayers in cell membranes.