Question 1

Which of the following best describes the difference between intermolecular and intramolecular forces?

Accepted Answer

Intermolecular forces occur between molecules and affect physical properties, while intramolecular forces occur within a molecule and affect chemical properties.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a type of intermolecular force?

Accepted Answer

Covalent Bonding

Question 3

Why do London Dispersion Forces (LDFs) occur between nonpolar molecules?

Accepted Answer

Due to the formation of instantaneous and induced dipoles caused by fluctuations in electron distribution.

Question 4

Which factor does NOT increase the strength of London Dispersion Forces?

Accepted Answer

Higher electronegativity difference

Question 5

Given the following boiling points at 1 atm: $\mathrm{F_2}$: $-219.6\ ^\circ\mathrm{C}$, $\mathrm{Br_2}$: $58.8\ ^\circ\mathrm{C}$, which statement best explains the difference?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{Br_2}$ has stronger London Dispersion Forces due to its larger electron cloud and higher polarizability.

Question 6

Which of the following molecules would you expect to have the highest boiling point due to London Dispersion Forces?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{CBr_4}$

Question 7

Why do straight-chain alkanes generally have higher boiling points than their branched isomers?

Accepted Answer

Straight-chain alkanes have more surface-to-surface contact, leading to stronger London Dispersion Forces.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about London Dispersion Forces is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

They are stronger in molecules with fewer electrons.

Question 9

During the vaporization of water, which type of force is primarily overcome?

Accepted Answer

Intermolecular forces

Question 10

Which real-world example demonstrates the importance of hydrogen bonding as an intermolecular force?

Accepted Answer

The structure and replication of DNA

Question 11

Which property is most directly affected by the strength of intermolecular forces in a liquid?

Accepted Answer

Boiling point

Question 12

Which of the following best explains why noble gases are used to illustrate trends in London Dispersion Forces?

Accepted Answer

Noble gases are nonpolar, so only London Dispersion Forces are present.

Question 13

A student claims that the boiling point of $\mathrm{I_2}$ is higher than $\mathrm{Cl_2}$ because $\mathrm{I_2}$ is more polar. What is the correct explanation?

Accepted Answer

The higher boiling point of $\mathrm{I_2}$ is due to its larger molar mass and greater polarizability, not polarity.

Question 14

Which of the following would increase the polarizability of a molecule?

Accepted Answer

Increasing the number of electrons in the molecule

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the relationship between intermolecular forces and the state of matter at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

Substances with strong intermolecular forces are more likely to be solids or liquids.

Question 16

Which of the following is a correct statement about the effect of molecular shape on London Dispersion Forces?

Accepted Answer

Molecules with more elongated shapes have stronger London Dispersion Forces due to greater surface contact.

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