Which of the Following is a Characteristic of Electrostatic Forces

Question

Which of the following is a characteristic of electrostatic forces?
A)They include ionic interactions between negatively charged carboxyl groups and positively charged amino groups.
B)They average about 2 kJ/mol in aqueous solutions.
C)They are typically directional,like hydrogen bonds.
D)They require a precise fit,like van der Waals interactions.

Accepted Answer

Electrostatic forces include interactions between charged groups. In this case, the negatively charged carboxyl group is interacting with the positively charged amino group. Electrostatic forces can also occur between other charged species, such as ions in solution. The other answer choices are not accurate descriptions of electrostatic forces.