Molecular Attractions

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Questions and Answers

Which type of molecular attraction occurs between an ion and a polar molecule?

  • Dipole-dipole
  • Induced dipole-induced dipole
  • Dipole-induced dipole
  • Ion-dipole (correct)

What type of molecular attraction is responsible for cohesive forces within water?

  • Induced dipole-induced dipole
  • Ion-dipole
  • Dipole-induced dipole
  • Dipole-dipole (correct)

Which molecular attraction describes the interaction between a polar molecule and a nonpolar molecule?

  • Ion-dipole
  • Dipole-induced dipole (correct)
  • Induced dipole-induced dipole
  • Dipole-dipole

What characterizes an induced dipole?

<p>Temporary separation of charge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of molecular attraction exists between nonpolar molecules?

<p>Induced dipole-induced dipole (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a solution of NaCl in water, which intermolecular force is primarily at play?

<p>Ion-dipole (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following lists the intermolecular forces in order of decreasing strength?

<p>Ion-dipole &gt; Dipole-dipole &gt; Dipole-induced dipole &gt; Induced dipole-induced dipole (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason induced dipole-induced dipole interactions are considered temporary?

<p>They arise from temporary fluctuations in electron distribution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios would result in a dipole-induced dipole interaction?

<p>A molecule of oxygen ($O_2$) near a molecule of water. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which force would be most significant in a liquid composed of polar molecules with a large difference in electronegativity between the atoms?

<p>Dipole-dipole (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a nonpolar substance dissolves slightly in a polar solvent, what intermolecular forces are likely responsible?

<p>Dipole-induced dipole forces (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of interaction is the strongest when NaCl is fully dissolved and dissociated in water?

<p>Ion-dipole (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do induced dipole-induced dipole interactions generally have lower strength compared to dipole-dipole interactions?

<p>They are caused by temporary dipoles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains why water molecules exhibit cohesive forces?

<p>Water molecules are polar and form dipole-dipole interactions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider a mixture of argon (Ar) and water ($H_2O$). What intermolecular forces are present between the argon and water molecules?

<p>Dipole-induced dipole (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which intermolecular force plays the most significant role in the condensation of nonpolar gases at low temperatures?

<p>Induced dipole-induced dipole forces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the presence of NaCl in water affect the overall intermolecular forces, compared to pure water?

<p>It introduces stronger ion-dipole interactions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property of a molecule primarily determines the strength of its dipole-dipole interactions?

<p>Dipole moment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A scientist observes that a particular substance dissolves well in both polar and nonpolar solvents. Which intermolecular forces would be most likely present in this substance?

<p>Both dipole-dipole and induced dipole-induced dipole forces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ion-dipole attraction

The attraction between an ion and a polar molecule.

Dipole-dipole attraction

The attraction between two polar molecules.

Dipole-induced dipole attraction

The attraction between a polar molecule and a nonpolar molecule.

Induced dipole-induced dipole attraction

The attraction between nonpolar molecules; temporary.

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Induced dipole

A temporary dipole

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Study Notes

  • Molecular attractions are ordered from strongest to weakest

Ion-Dipole

  • The attraction is between an ion and a polar molecule
  • Example: NaCl in water

Dipole-Dipole

  • The attraction is between two polar molecules
  • Example: Cohesive forces within water

Dipole-Induced Dipole

  • The attraction is between a polar molecule and a nonpolar molecule

Induced Dipole-Induced Dipole

  • An induced dipole is temporary
  • The attraction is between nonpolar molecules

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