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What is the van der Waals equation?
Can you explain the attractive forces that the van der Waals equation accounts for?
Yes, the attractive forces are the van der Waals forces, which are weak intermolecular forces that exist between neutral atoms and molecules. These forces arise from the temporary fluctuations in electron density within molecules, creating a temporary dipole moment that induces a dipole moment in a neighboring molecule. These temporary dipoles attract each other, leading to a net attractive force between the molecules.