It is common to add Epson salts to bath water when one has been over exercising and has sore muscles. What is the primary intermolecular force that exists between magnesium sulfate, the primary in Epson salts, and the water in the bathtub?
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- 1. The Chemical World9m
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- Chemical Properties8m
- Physical Properties5m
- Temperature (Simplified)9m
- Law of Conservation of Mass5m
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- Thermal Equilibrium (Simplified)8m
- Intensive vs. Extensive Properties13m
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- Periodic Table: Element Symbols6m
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12. Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces
Intermolecular Forces (Simplified)
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Intermolecular forces are:
A
between molecules and weaker than a chemical bond
B
between two atoms within a molecule and weaker than a chemical bond
C
between molecules and stronger than a chemical bond
D
between two atoms within a molecule and stronger than a chemical bond.
E
between electrons within an atom and stronger than a chemical bond

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Understand the concept of intermolecular forces: These are forces that occur between molecules, as opposed to intramolecular forces, which occur within a molecule.
Recognize the types of intermolecular forces: These include London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole interactions, and hydrogen bonds, all of which are generally weaker than chemical bonds.
Differentiate between intermolecular and intramolecular forces: Intermolecular forces are weaker than the covalent or ionic bonds that hold atoms together within a molecule.
Consider the strength comparison: Chemical bonds, such as covalent or ionic bonds, are typically stronger than intermolecular forces because they involve the sharing or transfer of electrons between atoms.
Evaluate the options given: Identify the correct description of intermolecular forces based on the understanding that they are between molecules and weaker than chemical bonds.
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