Match the interaction or bond on the left with the phrase that best describes it on the right

A) electrostatic interactions
B) transient interactions at very close range
C) sharing of electrons
D) association of nonpolar groups
E) noncovalent attraction among water molecules

1) hydrogen bond
2) ionic bonds
3) van der Waals interactions
4) hydrophobic interaction
5) covalent bonding


Answers: 1) E 2) A 3) B 4) D 5) C

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