Question 1

Which of the following molecules can form hydrogen bonds with water?

Accepted Answer

CH\_3OH

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen bonding

Question 3

Consider the series F\_2, Cl\_2, Br\_2, I\_2. Which statement best explains the trend in boiling points?

Accepted Answer

Boiling point increases as molar mass increases due to stronger London dispersion forces.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Intermolecular forces occur between molecules, while intramolecular forces occur within a molecule.

Question 5

Which of the following phase changes is associated with a positive enthalpy change ($\Delta H > 0$)?

Accepted Answer

Melting

Question 6

A liquid with strong intermolecular forces will generally have which of the following properties?

Accepted Answer

High boiling point and high surface tension

Question 7

Which of the following statements about London dispersion forces is correct?

Accepted Answer

They are present in all molecules, but are most important in nonpolar molecules.

Question 8

Which of the following best explains why water has a higher boiling point than methane (CH\_4)?

Accepted Answer

Water molecules form hydrogen bonds, while methane molecules only experience London dispersion forces.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a property of liquids that results from intermolecular forces?

Accepted Answer

Molar mass

Question 10

Which of the following statements about capillary action is true?

Accepted Answer

It occurs due to adhesive forces between the liquid and the container walls.

Question 11

Which of the following molecules would you expect to have the highest viscosity at room temperature?

Accepted Answer

H\_2O

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the relationship between vapor pressure and intermolecular forces?

Accepted Answer

Vapor pressure decreases as intermolecular forces increase.

Question 13

Which of the following phase changes requires the greatest input of energy per mole?

Accepted Answer

Sublimation

Question 14

Which of the following statements about the critical point on a phase diagram is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is the highest temperature at which a liquid can exist.

Question 15

Which of the following best explains why raindrops are round?

Accepted Answer

Surface tension minimizes the surface area, forming a sphere.

Question 16

Which of the following molecules would be most soluble in water?

Accepted Answer

CH\_3OH

Question 17

Which of the following statements about phase changes is correct?

Accepted Answer

Vaporization is an endothermic process.

Question 18

Which equation best describes the relationship between vapor pressure and temperature for a liquid?

Accepted Answer

$P = P_0 e^{-\Delta H_{vap}/RT}$

Question 19

Which of the following is a correct statement about the triple point of a substance?

Accepted Answer

It is the temperature and pressure at which solid, liquid, and gas phases coexist in equilibrium.

Question 20

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the viscosity of a liquid?

Accepted Answer

Atmospheric pressure

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