Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 11 - Liquids and Intermolecular Forces - Exercises - Page 473: 11.15b

Answer

Dipole-dipole forces occur only between polar compounds.

Work Step by Step

Polar compounds are partially positive on one end, and negative on the other. These ends attract each other to create a relatively strong bonding force.
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