Chapter 12, Problem 12.38P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the induction of a dipole in a nearby nonpolar molecule by another nonpolar molecule is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Intermolecular forces operate between the molecules so changes with change in the phase and effects with physical properties of the substance. In intermolecular forces, the bond is formed between two molecules with partial charges that are present relatively far away from each other. Dispersion forces are also a type of intermolecular forces.

In dispersion forces, a temporary dipole is generated on one molecule that further induces a temporary dipole on the molecule adjacent to it. The temporary dipole results in the attraction between opposite charges and dispersion forces exist in the molecule. All the atoms and molecules exhibit dispersion forces.