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Which type of intermolecular force is primarily responsible for the high boiling point of water?
Which type of intermolecular force is primarily responsible for the high boiling point of water?
- Dipole-Dipole Forces
- Hydrogen Bonding (correct)
- Ion-Dipole Forces
- London Dispersion Forces
As the strength of intermolecular forces increases, what happens to the vapor pressure of a substance?
As the strength of intermolecular forces increases, what happens to the vapor pressure of a substance?
- Decreases (correct)
- Increases
- Remains constant
- Fluctuates unpredictably
During the melting phase of a substance, what happens to the temperature and the energy being added?
During the melting phase of a substance, what happens to the temperature and the energy being added?
- Temperature remains constant; energy breaks intermolecular forces (correct)
- Temperature remains constant; energy increases kinetic energy
- Temperature decreases; energy is released as heat
- Temperature increases; energy increases kinetic energy
Which of the following requires the greatest amount of energy to overcome?
Which of the following requires the greatest amount of energy to overcome?
If two substances have similar molecular weights, which of the following would likely have the higher boiling point?
If two substances have similar molecular weights, which of the following would likely have the higher boiling point?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between heat energy, temperature, and phase changes?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between heat energy, temperature, and phase changes?
What is the primary difference between vaporization and evaporation?
What is the primary difference between vaporization and evaporation?
How does an increase in molecular size typically affect London Dispersion Forces (LDFs), and what is the underlying reason?
How does an increase in molecular size typically affect London Dispersion Forces (LDFs), and what is the underlying reason?
A substance has a high viscosity and surface tension. What can be inferred about its intermolecular forces?
A substance has a high viscosity and surface tension. What can be inferred about its intermolecular forces?
During which stage on a heating curve does the equation $q = mc\Delta T$ apply?
During which stage on a heating curve does the equation $q = mc\Delta T$ apply?
Flashcards
Intermolecular Forces (IMFs)
Intermolecular Forces (IMFs)
Attractive forces between molecules, influencing physical properties.
London Dispersion Forces (LDFs)
London Dispersion Forces (LDFs)
Weakest IMF, present in all molecules, caused by temporary dipoles.
Dipole-Dipole Forces
Dipole-Dipole Forces
IMFs in polar molecules where partially positive and negative ends attract.
Hydrogen Bonding
Hydrogen Bonding
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Ion-Dipole Forces
Ion-Dipole Forces
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Heating Curve
Heating Curve
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Solid Heating
Solid Heating
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Melting
Melting
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Boiling
Boiling
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Heat during melting/freezing
Heat during melting/freezing
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Study Notes
Intermolecular Forces (IMFs)
- Intermolecular forces are attractions between molecules.
- IMFs affect physical properties such as boiling points, melting points, viscosity, and surface tension.
Types of IMFs
- London Dispersion Forces (LDFs) are present in all molecules.
- LDFs arise from temporary dipoles caused by electron movement.
- LDF strength increases with molecular size due to greater polarizability.
- LDFs are the weakest type of IMF.
- Dipole-Dipole Forces occur in polar molecules.
- Molecules align with partial positive ends attracted to partial negative ends.
- Dipole-dipole forces are stronger than LDFs but weaker than hydrogen bonds.
- Hydrogen Bonding is a special, stronger type of dipole-dipole force.
- Hydrogen bonds occur when H is bonded to N, O, or F.
- Hydrogen bonding is responsible for water's high boiling point and DNA base pairing.
- Ion-Dipole Forces occur between ions and polar molecules, for example, NaCl dissolving in water.
- Ion-dipole forces are the strongest type of IMF.
- Ion-dipole forces explain why ionic compounds dissolve in polar solvents.
IMFs Effects on Physical Properties
| Property | Strong IMFs | Weak IMFs |
|---|---|---|
| Boiling Point | High | Low |
| Melting Point | High | Low |
| Vapor Pressure | Low | High |
| Viscosity | High | Low |
| Surface Tension | High | Low |
- Stronger IMFs lead to higher boiling and melting points because more energy is needed to separate molecules.
- Weaker IMFs result in higher vapor pressure because molecules escape more easily.
Heating Curves
- A heating curve plots temperature against heat energy as a substance changes phase.
Heating Curve Stages
- Solid Heating: Temperature increases as molecules vibrate in fixed positions; heat increases kinetic energy (q = mcΔT).
- Melting (Phase Change): Temperature remains constant as heat breaks IMFs; stronger IMFs mean higher melting points (q = mΔHfus).
- Liquid Heating: Temperature increases as molecules move faster while remaining close (q = mcΔT).
- Boiling (Phase Change): Temperature remains constant as heat breaks IMFs; stronger IMFs mean higher boiling points (q = mΔHvap).
- Gas Heating: Temperature increases as molecules move freely and far apart (q = mcΔT).
Equations
- Within a Phase (Temperature Changes): q = mcΔT, where q is heat (J), m is mass (g), c is specific heat (J/g°C), and ΔT is temperature change (°C).
- During Phase Changes (Temperature Constant):
- Melting/Freezing: q = mΔHfus
- Boiling/Condensation: q = mΔHvap
Connections Between IMFs and Heating Curves
- Stronger IMFs require more energy for phase changes, resulting in high ΔHfus and ΔHvap values, as seen in water (H-bonding).
- Water has higher boiling/melting points than methane (LDF's).
- Vaporization (boiling) occurs at a specific boiling point temperature.
- Evaporation occurs at any temperature; it involves molecules escaping from the surface.
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