By looking at the periodic table, identify the atom that would experience the strongest dispersion force.

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Dispersion forces are the weakest intermolecular forces and are caused by the temporary, instantaneous polarities in nonpolar molecules. The strength of dispersion forces increases with the number of electrons in the molecule. Chlorine has the highest number of electrons among the given choices, so it would experience the strongest dispersion force.

By Looking at the Periodic Table, Identify the Atom That