Question

which of these forces/bonds is the weakest? metallic bonding dipole - dipole ionic bonding polar covalent dispersion forces covalent bonding hydrogen 13. choose the best answer. is the attraction between oppositely charged particles. ionic bond chemical bond ionization

Explanation:

• For the first question:
• Metallic bonding involves a sea of electrons around metal ions.
• Dipole - dipole forces are between polar molecules.
• Ionic bonding is between ions.
• Polar covalent is a type of covalent bond with unequal electron sharing.
• Covalent bonding is sharing of electrons.
• Hydrogen bonding is a stronger type of dipole - dipole (when H is bonded to N, O, or F).
• Dispersion forces (London forces) are the weakest intermolecular forces, present in all molecules (even non - polar ones) due to temporary electron cloud distortions.
• For the second question:
• An ionic bond is specifically the attraction between oppositely charged ions (oppositely charged particles).
• A chemical bond is a more general term (includes ionic, covalent, metallic).
• Ionization is the process of forming ions (not the attraction between them).

Answer:

1. dispersion forces
2. Ionic bond