Van der Waals interactions may result when ________.
A) electrons are not symmetrically distributed in a molecule
B) molecules held by ionic bonds react with water
C) two polar covalent bonds react
D) a hydrogen atom loses an electron

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Van der Waals interactions refer to weak attractions or repulsions between molecules or parts of molecules that arise from fluctuations in electron density. These fluctuations can result when electrons are not symmetrically distributed in a molecule.

Van Der Waals Interactions May Result When ________