Which of the following statements about non-covalent interactions are false? Select all that apply.
A) Non-covalent interactions only operate between separate molecules.
B) Non-covalent interactions are primarily electrostatic in nature.
C) Non-covalent interactions only operate over short distances.
D) The weakest non-covalent interaction is the ionic force.
E) The strength of a non-covalent interaction increases as the distance between two molecules increases

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Non-covalent interactions can occur within the same molecule (A is false). Ionic forces are among the strongest non-covalent interactions, not the weakest (D is false). The strength of non-covalent interactions generally decreases as the distance increases (E is false).

Which of the Following Statements About Non-Covalent Interactions Are False