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Which state of matter has the strongest intermolecular forces?
Which state of matter has the strongest intermolecular forces?
- Gases
- Liquids
- Solids (correct)
- Plasmas
What characterizes the intermolecular forces in liquids?
What characterizes the intermolecular forces in liquids?
- Molecules are held strongly together
- Molecules cannot swap positions
- Molecules can swap positions (correct)
- Molecules experience little to no intermolecular forces
Which type of intermolecular force is responsible for the attraction between polar molecules?
Which type of intermolecular force is responsible for the attraction between polar molecules?
- Induced dipole forces
- Dipole–dipole forces (correct)
- Hydrogen bonding
- Ion–dipole forces
What type of intermolecular force is notably strong in substances that contain H—N, H—O, or H—F bonds?
What type of intermolecular force is notably strong in substances that contain H—N, H—O, or H—F bonds?
What allows hydrogen-bonding molecules to approach closely, resulting in strong intermolecular forces?
What allows hydrogen-bonding molecules to approach closely, resulting in strong intermolecular forces?
What effect do dipole-dipole forces have on the phase transitions of substances?
What effect do dipole-dipole forces have on the phase transitions of substances?
How do ideal gases interact in terms of intermolecular forces?
How do ideal gases interact in terms of intermolecular forces?
Which type of intermolecular force involves interactions between temporary dipoles?
Which type of intermolecular force involves interactions between temporary dipoles?
What occurs when an ionic compound is mixed with a polar covalent compound?
What occurs when an ionic compound is mixed with a polar covalent compound?
In the context of ion–dipole forces, what attracts cations and anions in a solution of ionic salt in water?
In the context of ion–dipole forces, what attracts cations and anions in a solution of ionic salt in water?
What type of intermolecular forces are formed between polar molecules and nonpolar molecules?
What type of intermolecular forces are formed between polar molecules and nonpolar molecules?
What is created in a nonpolar molecule when a polar molecule approaches it?
What is created in a nonpolar molecule when a polar molecule approaches it?
What factor increases the polarizability of a molecule?
What factor increases the polarizability of a molecule?
How does water interact with nonpolar O2 molecules in terms of dipole-induced dipole interactions?
How does water interact with nonpolar O2 molecules in terms of dipole-induced dipole interactions?
Which type of intermolecular force is stronger than dipole-dipole forces?
Which type of intermolecular force is stronger than dipole-dipole forces?
What results when the negative end of a water molecule approaches a nonpolar O2 molecule?
What results when the negative end of a water molecule approaches a nonpolar O2 molecule?
What primarily differentiates intermolecular forces (IMFs) from chemical bonds?
What primarily differentiates intermolecular forces (IMFs) from chemical bonds?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence the strength of intermolecular forces?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence the strength of intermolecular forces?
How do intermolecular forces (IMFs) affect the boiling point of a substance?
How do intermolecular forces (IMFs) affect the boiling point of a substance?
In what way are liquids unique compared to solids and gases?
In what way are liquids unique compared to solids and gases?
Which process requires energy to break intermolecular bonds in liquids?
Which process requires energy to break intermolecular bonds in liquids?
Which property is influenced by the strength of intermolecular forces (IMFs)?
Which property is influenced by the strength of intermolecular forces (IMFs)?
What happens to energy when a less ordered phase changes to a more ordered phase?
What happens to energy when a less ordered phase changes to a more ordered phase?
Which statement regarding gases is accurate under ideal conditions?
Which statement regarding gases is accurate under ideal conditions?
What is the enthalpy of vaporization (ΔHvap)?
What is the enthalpy of vaporization (ΔHvap)?
What role do intermolecular forces play in the solubility of substances?
What role do intermolecular forces play in the solubility of substances?
As the strength of intermolecular forces (IMFs) increases, what happens to the ΔHvap values for liquids?
As the strength of intermolecular forces (IMFs) increases, what happens to the ΔHvap values for liquids?
Which is a characteristic of the structures of biologically important molecules like DNA and proteins?
Which is a characteristic of the structures of biologically important molecules like DNA and proteins?
Which of the following correctly describes liquids?
Which of the following correctly describes liquids?
What is the effect of condensation on energy?
What is the effect of condensation on energy?
Why are ΔHvap values for liquids much smaller than the energies of chemical bonds in molecules?
Why are ΔHvap values for liquids much smaller than the energies of chemical bonds in molecules?
Which characteristic is true of liquids based on their intermolecular forces?
Which characteristic is true of liquids based on their intermolecular forces?
What type of intermolecular forces occur between nonpolar molecules?
What type of intermolecular forces occur between nonpolar molecules?
Which statement accurately describes the temporary dipoles induced in nonpolar molecules?
Which statement accurately describes the temporary dipoles induced in nonpolar molecules?
What factor significantly increases the strength of induced dipole-induced dipole forces?
What factor significantly increases the strength of induced dipole-induced dipole forces?
In the example of iodine (I2) molecules, what happens when two I2 molecules approach each other?
In the example of iodine (I2) molecules, what happens when two I2 molecules approach each other?
What is the primary characteristic of London dispersion forces?
What is the primary characteristic of London dispersion forces?
How does the number of electrons influence the strength of dispersion forces?
How does the number of electrons influence the strength of dispersion forces?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between molar mass and intermolecular forces in a series of molecules with only dispersion forces?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between molar mass and intermolecular forces in a series of molecules with only dispersion forces?
What is the result of increased surface contact between nonpolar molecules?
What is the result of increased surface contact between nonpolar molecules?
What must occur for a liquid to vaporize?
What must occur for a liquid to vaporize?
What defines dynamic equilibrium in the context of vapor pressure?
What defines dynamic equilibrium in the context of vapor pressure?
How is equilibrium vapor pressure characterized?
How is equilibrium vapor pressure characterized?
What happens to vapor pressure as the temperature of a liquid increases?
What happens to vapor pressure as the temperature of a liquid increases?
What is a primary factor affecting vapor pressure?
What is a primary factor affecting vapor pressure?
At constant temperature, how does the kinetic energy (KE) of molecules in two different liquids compare?
At constant temperature, how does the kinetic energy (KE) of molecules in two different liquids compare?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between vapor pressure and molecular escape to vapor phase?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between vapor pressure and molecular escape to vapor phase?
What effect does increased intermolecular forces (IMFs) have on the vapor pressure of a liquid?
What effect does increased intermolecular forces (IMFs) have on the vapor pressure of a liquid?
How does the strength of intermolecular forces (IMFs) influence the boiling point of a liquid?
How does the strength of intermolecular forces (IMFs) influence the boiling point of a liquid?
What happens to the enthalpy of vaporization (ΔHvap) as the strength of intermolecular forces increases?
What happens to the enthalpy of vaporization (ΔHvap) as the strength of intermolecular forces increases?
In the context of the Clausius–Clapeyron equation, what variable is directly related to the strength of intermolecular forces?
In the context of the Clausius–Clapeyron equation, what variable is directly related to the strength of intermolecular forces?
At reduced external pressure, how does the boiling point of water change?
At reduced external pressure, how does the boiling point of water change?
What is the primary effect of stronger intermolecular forces on the vapor pressure of liquids?
What is the primary effect of stronger intermolecular forces on the vapor pressure of liquids?
What primarily determines the viscosity of a liquid?
What primarily determines the viscosity of a liquid?
How does an increase in temperature generally affect the viscosity of a liquid?
How does an increase in temperature generally affect the viscosity of a liquid?
What role does molecular structure play in the viscosity of liquids?
What role does molecular structure play in the viscosity of liquids?
What measurement method is used to estimate the viscosity of a liquid?
What measurement method is used to estimate the viscosity of a liquid?
What is the primary factor that allows a liquid to defy gravity in capillary action?
What is the primary factor that allows a liquid to defy gravity in capillary action?
Which of the following statements about cohesion and adhesion is true?
Which of the following statements about cohesion and adhesion is true?
In which scenario would a liquid show the highest viscosity?
In which scenario would a liquid show the highest viscosity?
What is the effect of molecular entanglement on fluid flow?
What is the effect of molecular entanglement on fluid flow?
What is the primary factor affecting the strength of surface tension in a liquid?
What is the primary factor affecting the strength of surface tension in a liquid?
How does an increase in temperature affect the surface tension of a liquid?
How does an increase in temperature affect the surface tension of a liquid?
What role do cohesive forces play in the behavior of liquids?
What role do cohesive forces play in the behavior of liquids?
What is defined as the angle between a horizontal surface and the tangent to the liquid surface in contact with it?
What is defined as the angle between a horizontal surface and the tangent to the liquid surface in contact with it?
Which of the following accurately describes the experience of molecules at the surface of a liquid?
Which of the following accurately describes the experience of molecules at the surface of a liquid?
What happens to the surface tension of a liquid when its average kinetic energy increases?
What happens to the surface tension of a liquid when its average kinetic energy increases?
Which property is NOT associated with cohesive forces in liquids?
Which property is NOT associated with cohesive forces in liquids?
What is the effect of stronger intermolecular forces on surface tension?
What is the effect of stronger intermolecular forces on surface tension?
What does the slope of the ln P versus 1/T plot represent in the Clausius–Clapeyron equation?
What does the slope of the ln P versus 1/T plot represent in the Clausius–Clapeyron equation?
In the second form of the Clausius–Clapeyron equation, which values are necessary to calculate vapor pressure at a given temperature?
In the second form of the Clausius–Clapeyron equation, which values are necessary to calculate vapor pressure at a given temperature?
How is the enthalpy of vaporization (ΔHvap) calculated using vapor pressure data?
How is the enthalpy of vaporization (ΔHvap) calculated using vapor pressure data?
What would happen to ln P if the temperature of a liquid is increased and ΔHvap remains constant?
What would happen to ln P if the temperature of a liquid is increased and ΔHvap remains constant?
What is the condition for calculating ΔHvap using the Clausius–Clapeyron equation?
What is the condition for calculating ΔHvap using the Clausius–Clapeyron equation?
Which constant is used in the Clausius–Clapeyron equation to relate ΔHvap to the slope of the ln P versus 1/T graph?
Which constant is used in the Clausius–Clapeyron equation to relate ΔHvap to the slope of the ln P versus 1/T graph?
What does a negative slope in the plot of ln P versus 1/T indicate in terms of vaporization?
What does a negative slope in the plot of ln P versus 1/T indicate in terms of vaporization?
If the vapor pressure of a liquid is significantly high at a certain temperature, what does this indicate about the substance?
If the vapor pressure of a liquid is significantly high at a certain temperature, what does this indicate about the substance?
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Intermolecular Forces (IMFs)
Intermolecular Forces (IMFs)
Forces between molecules that hold them close together in a solid or liquid state.
IMF Strength and Density
IMF Strength and Density
Stronger IMFs result in a higher density. Solids have the strongest IMFs and gases have the weakest.
IMFs vs. Chemical Bonds
IMFs vs. Chemical Bonds
Intermolecular forces differ from chemical bonds. Chemical bonds hold atoms together within a molecule, while IMFs hold molecules together to each other.
Factors Affecting IMF Strength
Factors Affecting IMF Strength
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IMFs and Properties
IMFs and Properties
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IMFs and Solubility
IMFs and Solubility
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IMFs in Biological Systems
IMFs in Biological Systems
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Strength of IMFs
Strength of IMFs
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What are Intermolecular Forces (IMFs)?
What are Intermolecular Forces (IMFs)?
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How do IMFs affect density?
How do IMFs affect density?
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What are Dipole-Dipole forces?
What are Dipole-Dipole forces?
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What is Hydrogen Bonding?
What is Hydrogen Bonding?
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Why is Hydrogen bonding strong?
Why is Hydrogen bonding strong?
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What are London Dispersion Forces (LDF)?
What are London Dispersion Forces (LDF)?
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What are Induced Dipole-Induced Dipole forces?
What are Induced Dipole-Induced Dipole forces?
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What are Ion-Dipole forces?
What are Ion-Dipole forces?
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Ion-Dipole IMF
Ion-Dipole IMF
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Dipole-Induced Dipole IMF
Dipole-Induced Dipole IMF
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Polarizability
Polarizability
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Cation-Dipole Interaction
Cation-Dipole Interaction
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Anion-Dipole Interaction
Anion-Dipole Interaction
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IMF Strength and Physical Properties
IMF Strength and Physical Properties
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Enthalpy of Vaporization (ΔHvap)
Enthalpy of Vaporization (ΔHvap)
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ΔHvap and IMF Strength
ΔHvap and IMF Strength
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Vapor Pressure
Vapor Pressure
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Temperature and Vapor Pressure
Temperature and Vapor Pressure
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Boiling Point
Boiling Point
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Melting Point
Melting Point
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Freezing Point
Freezing Point
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Physical State
Physical State
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Induced Dipole-Induced Dipole (London Dispersion) Forces
Induced Dipole-Induced Dipole (London Dispersion) Forces
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London Dispersion Forces (LDF)
London Dispersion Forces (LDF)
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How do temporary dipoles form in nonpolar molecules?
How do temporary dipoles form in nonpolar molecules?
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Molar Mass and LDF Strength
Molar Mass and LDF Strength
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IMFs and Boiling Point
IMFs and Boiling Point
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IMFs and Physical Properties
IMFs and Physical Properties
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Surface Area and LDF Strength
Surface Area and LDF Strength
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What is equilibrium vapor pressure?
What is equilibrium vapor pressure?
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What is the key requirement for vaporization?
What is the key requirement for vaporization?
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How does temperature affect vapor pressure?
How does temperature affect vapor pressure?
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How does intermolecular force (IMF) strength affect vapor pressure?
How does intermolecular force (IMF) strength affect vapor pressure?
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What is dynamic equilibrium in relation to vapor pressure?
What is dynamic equilibrium in relation to vapor pressure?
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Explain the relationship between temperature and vapor pressure.
Explain the relationship between temperature and vapor pressure.
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How do weaker intermolecular forces relate to vapor pressure?
How do weaker intermolecular forces relate to vapor pressure?
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What is meant by 'equilibrium vapor pressure'?
What is meant by 'equilibrium vapor pressure'?
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Equilibrium Vapor Pressure
Equilibrium Vapor Pressure
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Clausius-Clapeyron Equation
Clausius-Clapeyron Equation
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Vapor Pressure-Temperature Plot
Vapor Pressure-Temperature Plot
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Clausius-Clapeyron Plot
Clausius-Clapeyron Plot
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Slope of Clausius-Clapeyron Plot
Slope of Clausius-Clapeyron Plot
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Calculating Vapor Pressure
Calculating Vapor Pressure
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Determining ΔHvap
Determining ΔHvap
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Clausius-Clapeyron Equation Applications
Clausius-Clapeyron Equation Applications
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What is viscosity?
What is viscosity?
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How does IMF strength affect viscosity?
How does IMF strength affect viscosity?
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How does temperature affect viscosity?
How does temperature affect viscosity?
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How does molecular structure affect viscosity?
How does molecular structure affect viscosity?
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What is capillary action?
What is capillary action?
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What's the difference between cohesion and adhesion?
What's the difference between cohesion and adhesion?
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Why is adhesive force important for capillary action?
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How is viscosity measured?
How is viscosity measured?
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Cohesive Forces
Cohesive Forces
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Surface Tension
Surface Tension
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Contact Angle
Contact Angle
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Viscosity
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Capillary Action
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Study Notes
Intermolecular Forces and the Liquid State
- Intermolecular forces (IMFs) are forces between molecules that hold one molecule near another.
- The relative strengths of IMFs mirror the density ranking (greatest in solids, weakest in gases).
- IMFs are attractions or repulsions between molecules. They are different from chemical bonds.
- Chemical bonds explain why atoms stay near each other, while IMFs explain why molecules stay near each other.
- IMFs depend on charge (ions), polarity (molecular shape, dipoles), and molar mass.
- IMFs influence chemistry and are directly related to melting point, boiling point, energy to convert a solid to a liquid, and energy to convert a liquid to vapor.
- IMFs are important for solubility of gases, liquids, and solids in various solvents.
- They are also crucial for the structures of biologically important molecules, like DNA and proteins.
- IMFs are much weaker than covalent bonds.
Properties of Solids, Liquids, and Gases
- Liquids are the most difficult state of matter to describe precisely.
- Particles in a liquid interact with their neighbors but don't have long-range order in their arrangement.
- Solid structures can be described easily; particles are usually in an orderly arrangement.
- Under ideal conditions, gas molecules are far apart and considered independent.
Ranking IMFs
- Solids have the strongest IMFs; molecules are held firmly near each other, and molecules cannot swap positions.
- Liquids have relatively strong IMFs; molecules are held near each other but less strongly than in solids, so they can swap positions.
- Gases experience little to no IMFs, under ideal conditions.
Types of IMFs
- Dipole-dipole forces
- Ion-dipole forces
- Dipole-induced dipole forces
- Induced dipole-induced dipole forces (London dispersion forces)
Dipole-Dipole IMFs
- Attractive forces occur between two polar molecules (permanent dipole).
- The positive end of one molecule lines up with the negative end of another molecule.
- These forces influence the evaporation of liquids and condensation of gases.
Dipole-Dipole IMF - Example
- HCl, a polar molecule, exhibits dipole-dipole IMFs between molecules.
- These IMFs allow gaseous HCl to condense into a liquid at low temperatures.
Hydrogen Bonding
- An unusually strong dipole-dipole IMF occurs between molecules with H-N, H-O, or H-F bonds.
- Elements bonded to H are very electronegative, while H has low electronegativity, resulting in highly polar bonds and large partial charges.
- H's small size allows molecules to approach closely, leading to a strong force of attraction.
Reasons for Strength of Hydrogen Bonding
- Elements bonded to H are very electronegative, while H has low electronegativity.
- Low electronegativity results in highly polar bonds and large partial charges.
- H's small size allows molecules to approach closely leading to a strong force of attraction.
Ion-Dipole IMFs
- Occur when an ionic compound and a polar covalent compound are mixed.
- Polar molecules can be attracted to ions with opposite charges.
- These forces are stronger than dipole-dipole forces.
Ion-Dipole IMFs - Example
- Consider a solution of ionic salt in water.
- Water's polar nature creates attractive forces between ions and water.
- Cations are attracted to the negative end, anions to the positive end of water molecules.
Example Problem 11.1.1
- Predicting if hydrogen bonds occur in a substance requires knowing the chemical structure.
- Only molecules with O-H, N-H, or H-F bonds exhibit hydrogen bonding.
Dipole-Induced Dipole IMFs
- Attractive forces occur between polar and nonpolar molecules.
- Nonpolar molecules lack permanent dipoles but an induced dipole can be created.
- An induced dipole is a temporary dipole created in a nonpolar molecule.
Dipole-Induced Dipole IMFs - Example
- Polar Hâ‚‚O molecules interact with nonpolar Oâ‚‚ molecules.
- The negative end of Hâ‚‚O repels Oâ‚‚'s electron cloud.
- Distorting the cloud creates a temporary dipole on the Oâ‚‚ molecule.
Polarizability
- The ease with which electron clouds can be distorted and a dipole can be induced.
- Polarizability increases with the number of electrons, consequently with increasing molar mass and molecular size.
Induced Dipole-Induced Dipole IMFs
- Attractive forces occur between nonpolar molecules.
- Fluctuations in electron distribution in nonpolar molecules induce temporary dipoles.
- Regions with excess electron density have partial negative charge.
- Regions with depleted electron density have partial positive charge.
Induced Dipole-Induced Dipole Forces (London Dispersion Forces)
- Attractive forces occur between temporary dipoles that are generally weak.
- The forces are stronger than dipole-dipole forces when between highly polarized molecules.
Effect of Polarizability on Physical Properties
- For a series of atoms or molecules with only dispersion forces, polarizability and attraction increase with:
- Increasing molar mass
- Increasing number of electrons
- Increasing molecular size.
- Increasing surface-to-surface contact that creates larger induced dipoles leading to stronger attraction.
Example Problem 11.1.2
- Identifying all IMFs between XeO₃ molecules.
- XeO₃ is trigonal pyramidal with polar bonds, hence it's a polar molecule.
- Thus, dipole-dipole IMFs exist. Besides, induced dipole-induced dipole (dispersion) forces are always present.
11.2 Intermolecular Forces and the Properties of Liquids
- This section focuses on the intermolecular forces influencing liquids.
Phase Changes
- IMFs play a crucial role in influencing the physical state of substances.
- Fusion (melting) and vaporization require energy to break intermolecular bonds in liquids and solids.
- Energy is released when a less ordered phase converts into a more ordered phase as IMFs are formed
- Condensation results in energy release.
Table 11.1.2 - Phase Changes
- A table detailing the physical processes and energy changes associated with phase transitions (fusion, vaporization, sublimation, freezing, condensation, deposition).
Example Problem 11.1.1 - Investigate Phase Changes
- Identifying the kind of physical change and energy change from the molecular-level illustration
- The change from a gas to a solid (deposition) involves a release of energy due to the transformation from a less ordered to a more ordered phase, and vice versa for the reverse phase transition
Enthalpy of Vaporization (ΔHvap)
- Energy required to convert one mole of a liquid to vapor at a given temperature.
- Also called heat of vaporization.
- As the strength of IMFs in a series of liquids increases, ΔHvap values increase.
- Values are much smaller than the energies of chemical bonds in molecules.
Table 11.1.3 - Enthalpy of Vaporization for Some Common Substances
- A table displaying the enthalpy of vaporization values for various substances.
Table 11.1.1 - Properties of Solids, Liquids, and Gases
- Summarizing the properties of solids, liquids, and gases, including IMFs, Compressibility, Shape and Volume, and Ability to Flow.
Example Problem 11.1.2 - Relate Enthalpy of Vaporization to IMFs
- Determining the relative strength of IMF's in hydrocarbons based on their enthalpy of vaporization values.
- Larger enthalpy of vaporization values indicate stronger IMFs in the liquid.
11.2 Vapor Pressure
- This section focuses on the concept of vapor pressure in liquids.
Properties of Liquids
- Liquids have particles in constant motion and close contact (incompressible).
- Liquids flow, take the shape of their container, and evaporate to form vapor.
Vapor Pressure
- For a liquid to vaporize, sufficient energy must be available to overcome the intermolecular forces.
- Vaporization is an endothermic process.
- Molecules in the vapor state exert a vapor pressure.
Dynamic Equilibrium
- The rates of vaporization and condensation become equal.
- Equilibrium vapor pressure is the pressure exerted by a vapor over a liquid in a closed container when dynamic equilibrium is reached at a specified temperature.
Table 12.2.1 - Vapor Pressures (mm Hg) of Some Common Liquids
- A table showing vapor pressures of various liquids at specific temperatures.
Vapor Pressure and Temperature
- As the temperature of a liquid increases, more molecules gain the minimum kinetic energy to enter the gas phase, increasing the number of molecules in the gas phase, and thus increasing the vapor pressure.
Vapor Pressure and IMFs
- Vapor pressure is affected by the nature of a liquid.
- Vapor pressure depends on the IMFs of the liquid (stronger forces decrease the vapor pressure).
- The shapes of plots for vapor pressure vs. Temperature are identical for liquids at the same T because kinetic energy depends only on temperature. Also, the number of molecules at various kinetic energy is same (Boltzmann distribution) for the same T for any liquid, including different liquids.
- More molecules of methanol are in vapor state at the same temperature because the IMFs of methanol are less than that of water.
- An inverse relationship exists between the strength of IMFs and vapor pressures: stronger forces result in lower vapor pressures.
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Explore the fascinating world of intermolecular forces and their significance in the liquid state of matter. This quiz covers key concepts such as the strength of IMFs, their effects on physical properties like melting and boiling points, and their role in biological structures. Test your understanding of how these forces influence the behavior of liquids and gases.