For molecules or atoms with the same mass, which of the following typically is the weakest intermolecular interaction?
A)ion-dipole
B)hydrogen bonding
C)dipole-dipole
D)dispersion
E)ion-induced dipole

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The dispersion interaction, also known as London dispersion forces, is the weakest intermolecular interaction and occurs between all molecules and atoms including those with the same mass. This is due to the temporary, fluctuating dipoles that arise in all molecules and atoms, causing instantaneous attractions and repulsions between neighboring particles. While the other options (ion-dipole, hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole, ion-induced dipole) all involve stronger, more specific intermolecular interactions, these are not typically observed between molecules or atoms with the same mass.

For Molecules or Atoms with the Same Mass, Which of the Following