How do intermolecular forces affect solvation?
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Intermolecular forces such as dipole-dipole interactions or hydrogen bonding are important to consider when learning about solvation.
Molecules that are polar will form hydrogen bonds with other molecules when they have hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to highly electronegative elements:
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If the main intermolecular force between molecules is dispersion forces, the molecule is non-polar and will not dissolve well in a polar solvent such as water.
