Question 1

Which of the following statements best distinguishes intramolecular forces from intermolecular forces?

Accepted Answer

Intramolecular forces hold atoms together within a molecule, while intermolecular forces are responsible for the attraction between different molecules.

Question 2

Which type of intermolecular force is present in all substances, regardless of polarity?

Accepted Answer

London dispersion forces

Question 3

Why does acetone (CH$_3$COCH$_3$) have a higher boiling point than butane (C$_4$H$_{10}$), even though their molecular weights are similar?

Accepted Answer

Acetone is polar and experiences dipole-dipole interactions in addition to London dispersion forces.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

C$_2$H$_5$OH

Question 5

A solution is prepared by dissolving NaCl in water. Which type of intermolecular force is primarily responsible for the dissolution process?

Accepted Answer

Ion-dipole forces

Question 6

Which statement best explains why oil does not dissolve in water?

Accepted Answer

Oil is nonpolar and water is polar, so their intermolecular forces are not compatible.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the trend in viscosity for liquids with stronger intermolecular forces?

Accepted Answer

Viscosity increases as intermolecular forces increase.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of hydrogen bonding in water?

Accepted Answer

Water has a low boiling point compared to similar-sized molecules.

Question 9

Which equation correctly relates pressure, force, and area?

Accepted Answer

$P = \frac{F}{A}$

Question 10

A phase diagram for water shows a positive slope for the solid-liquid boundary. What does this indicate about the densities of ice and liquid water?

Accepted Answer

Liquid water is denser than ice.

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'like dissolves like'?

Accepted Answer

Polar solvents dissolve polar and ionic solutes; nonpolar solvents dissolve nonpolar solutes.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen bonding

Question 13

Which property of water is most important for temperature regulation in living organisms?

Accepted Answer

High specific heat capacity

Question 14

Which of the following molecules will have only London dispersion forces as its intermolecular force?

Accepted Answer

CH$_4$

Question 15

Which of the following is a real-world example of ion-dipole interactions?

Accepted Answer

The dissolution of NaCl in water

Question 16

Which of the following best explains why water can climb up a narrow tube against gravity (capillary action)?

Accepted Answer

Adhesive forces between water and the tube are stronger than cohesive forces between water molecules.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Covalent bonding

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the effect of increasing molecular weight on London dispersion forces?

Accepted Answer

London dispersion forces increase as molecular weight increases.

Question 19

Which of the following is a direct consequence of water's ability to form four hydrogen bonds per molecule?

Accepted Answer

Ice has a lower density than liquid water.

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why proteins and DNA have specific three-dimensional structures?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen bonding between specific atoms in the molecules

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