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.

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.