Dispersion forces result from the temporary distortion of the electron cloud in an atom or molecule which increases in magnitude with increasing size.

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Dispersion forces are also known as London dispersion forces and they result from the temporary distortion of the electron cloud in an atom or molecule. These forces increase in magnitude with increasing size because larger atoms or molecules have more electrons that are spread out over a larger volume, making it easier for them to become temporarily polarized. Therefore, the statement is true.

Dispersion Forces Result from the Temporary Distortion of the Electron