Waalskötésektl
Waalskötésektl, often referred to as van der Waals forces, are a group of weak, short-range electrostatic forces that arise from the interactions between molecules. These forces are distinct from covalent and ionic bonds, which involve the sharing or transfer of electrons, respectively. Instead, van der Waals forces are based on temporary fluctuations in electron distribution within molecules, leading to transient dipoles.
There are three main types of van der Waals forces. London dispersion forces, also known as induced
While individually weak, the cumulative effect of van der Waals forces can be significant, influencing the