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Van Der Waals Forces
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Theoretical Basis and Classification
The underlying mechanism of van der Waals forces relies on the non-zero electric potential arising from the probabilistic distribution of electrons within a system, leading to fluctuations in charge density. Although the net charge of a neutral atom or molecule is zero, the instantaneous asymmetry in electron positioning creates a transient [dipole moment](/entries/dipole-…