Ether is a symmetrical molecule, so even though it contains polar bonds, the molecule itself is non-polar and the only intermolecular force present will be weak London dispersion forces.

Before intermolecular forces like Van der Waals forces and hydrogen bonds become relevant, the two surfaces should not have imperfections or contaminants on the order of more than a few nanometers.

When comparing molecules of the same size, the type of intermolecular forces present need to be considered by looking for O-H or N-H bonds (hydrogen bonding) or polar bonds (permanent dipole ...

From the elegance of base pair interactions in DNA to the symmetry of extended supramolecular assemblies, hydrogen bonds play an essential role in directing intermolecular forces.

The process of folding proteins into their tertiary structures is spontaneous and involves bonds and intermolecular forces to make the structure stable, which are described below.

For scurrying upside down on smooth ceilings and other gravity-defying feats, lizards known as geckos may exploit intermolecular forces between the surface and billions of tiny stalks under their ...

Here, we explore how noncovalent interactions between molecules and surfaces stabilize intermolecular structures with strong singlet fission couplings. Using molecular dynamics simulations, we studied ...

Apr 08, 2022 Researchers redefine how liquid and solid layers stick together based on molecular forces (Nanowerk News) A recent study by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences redefines how ...