Intermolecular Forces

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What Intermolecular Forces Does your molecule have other than London dispersion forces? Ibuprofen contains polar covalent bonds due to the electronegativity differences between the atoms in the molecule. Dipole-dipole interactions occur between the partially positive and partially negative ends of different ibuprofen molecules. Ibuprofen contains hydrogen atoms bonded to electronegative atoms such as oxygen. Hydrogen bonding can occur between these hydrogen atoms and other electronegative atoms (like oxygen or nitrogen) in neighboring ibuprofen molecules. o State 2 interesting facts about your molecule's history. Ibuprofen was discovered in the early 1960s by a team led by Dr. Stewart Adams, a pharmacologist at Boots Pharmaceuticals in the …show more content…
The effects of ibuprofen are temporary and wear off once the drug is metabolized and eliminated from the body, usually within a few hours. Ibuprofen leads to short-term changes in the body by temporarily relieving pain, reducing inflammation, and lowering fevers. o What specifically occurs in the body when an overdose of the medicine or drug occurs? The maximum daily dose for ibuprofen is 3200 mg. Ibuprofen may cause serious toxicity when overdosed, mainly in children on ingestion of 400 mg/kg or more. The symptoms of high dose include seizures, apnea, and hypertension, as well as renal and hepatic dysfunction 3. What is the state of matter, melting point, boiling point, solubility in water, and other solvents in your molecule? State of Matter: Ibuprofen is solid at room temperature. Melting Point: The melting point of ibuprofen is approximately 77-78°C. Boiling Point: Ibuprofen does not have a distinct boiling point, since it tends to decompose before reaching a boiling point. Instead, it sublimes (changes from a solid to a gas without going through a liquid phase) when heated. Solubility in Water: Ibuprofen has low solubility in water, making it relatively insoluble. This can affect its absorption and effectiveness when taken orally. Solubility in Other Solvents: Ibuprofen is more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol, methanol, and acetone compared to water. These solvents are often used in the formulation of ibuprofen-based medications to enhance its solubility and