Ion-dipole forces
Definition
These are attractive forces that result from the electrostatic attraction between an ion and a neutral molecule that has a dipole. Most commonly found in solutions, especially ionic compounds dissolved in polar liquids.
Analogy
Imagine you're at a party where some people are really popular (ions), while others are just moderately popular (dipoles). The most popular people will naturally attract more attention (ion-dipole force) from those who are moderately popular because they have something everyone wants - popularity!
Related terms
Dipole Moment: A measure of the polarity in a system of charges; it is product of charge and distance.
Solvent: A substance, typically liquid, capable to dissolve other substances without any chemical change to itself or the solute.
Solute: Substance being dissolved by another substance, forming a solution.
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