Relative Strength of Forces
| Bond type | Dissociation energy (kcal/mol), |
|---|---|
| Covalent | 400 |
| Hydrogen bonds | 12–16 |
| Dipole–dipole | 0.5–2 |
| London (van der Waals) Forces | <1 |
Note: this comparison is only approximate – the actual relative strengths will vary depending on the molecules involved.
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