Intermolecular Forces and Their Effects

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Which of the following substances exhibits hydrogen bonding?

CCl4

CH3CN

CH3I

NH3 (correct)

Between CH3CN and CH3I, which molecule has a higher boiling point due to stronger intermolecular forces?

CH3CN (correct)

CH3I

Both have the same boiling point

Neither has significant boiling points

Which statement is true regarding dispersion forces?

They are stronger than dipole-dipole interactions in all cases.

They are the only forces at play in ionic bonding.

They dominate in larger molecules regardless of their shape. (correct)

They are weaker than hydrogen bonding in all instances.

What is the main reason CCl4 has a higher boiling point than CH3F?

CCl4 has a greater mass and relies on dispersion forces. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the dominant intermolecular force in the solution of NaCl in water.

Ion-dipole interactions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pairs would likely have the same type of intermolecular forces?

CH4 and N2 Signup and view all the answers

In what condition do dipole-dipole interactions dominate intermolecular forces?

When the molecules are significantly polar Signup and view all the answers

What type of intermolecular force is primarily responsible for the properties of rare gases like argon?

Dispersion forces Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an intermolecular force?

Ionic forces Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of dispersion forces?

They result from instantaneous dipoles inducing dipoles in nearby particles. Signup and view all the answers

How does polarizability affect dispersion forces?

Dispersion forces increase with higher polarizability. Signup and view all the answers

What primarily influences the strength of dispersion forces?

The size of the molecule's electron cloud Signup and view all the answers

What determines the physical properties influenced by intermolecular forces?

The interactions between molecules, such as boiling and melting points. Signup and view all the answers

How does polarizability trend as you move down a group in the periodic table?

It increases due to larger atomic size Signup and view all the answers

What is the general rule about the solubility of substances based on their intermolecular forces?

Like dissolves like indicates that similar forces promote solubility. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about van der Waals forces is true?

They include dipole-dipole, hydrogen bonding, and London dispersion forces. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following interactions is an example of a hydrogen bond?

Attraction between H2O and NH3 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of intermolecular force is primarily responsible for the high boiling point of water?

Hydrogen bonding Signup and view all the answers

What trend occurs when moving from left to right across a period regarding polarizability?

It decreases due to increased effective nuclear charge Signup and view all the answers

Why does the melting and boiling point trend exhibit an anomaly in water (H2O) relative to other hydrogen compounds?

It has stronger hydrogen bonding interactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of intermolecular forces compared to intramolecular forces?

Intermolecular forces are weaker and influence physical properties. Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributes to the increase in dispersion forces in n-pentane compared to smaller hydrocarbons?

Increased surface area for interaction Signup and view all the answers

What type of molecular interaction is primarily significant when molecules are in close proximity?

Dipole-dipole attractions Signup and view all the answers

How does the size of an electron cloud affect the polarizability of larger atoms?

Larger electron clouds are easier to polarize Signup and view all the answers