Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Forming an Molecular Bond (Conceptual Version)
Create a molecular bond and observe energy over time.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Comparing Attractive Forces Between Molecules
Simulations that explore different attractive forces between polar and non polar molecules.
Simon Fraser University
Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Effects of of Intermolecular Forces
The General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, or Chem 1, is broken into several sections covering various aspects of topics related to chemistry. This section deals with intermolecular forces and topics including repulsive forces and...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Van Der Waal Bonds and Duct Tape
Adjust the peeling force in this simulation to see how the van der Waals bonds break while peeling a piece of duct tape off of a surface.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Intermolecular and Intramolecular Forces: Lesson 1
This lesson will define intramolecular forces and intermolecular forces and explain the difference between them. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Intermolecular and Intramolecular Forces."
Scientific American
Scientific American: The Intricacies of a Gecko's Grip
This article, published by Scientific American (June 19, 2000), explores how geckos hang on vertical surfaces. They don't use glue, or suction, or even nature's version of Velcro. Instead, they utilize intermolecular forces "to get a...