Intermolecular Forces (Simplified) Practice Problems

Select the major type of attractive (electrostatic) forces existing between the particles of strontium chloride (SrCl₂), a salt used in fireworks.

The solubility of hydrazine (N₂H₄) in water is 2.82 g/mL at 25°C and 760 mmHg. Illustrate how hydrazine and water can form a hydrogen bond.

Identify the molecule that only exhibits London (dispersion) forces

Identify which of the following molecules can form h-bonds with water

a)  CH₃COCH₃

b) CH₃OH

c) (CH₃)₂CHCOOH

d) C₃H₈

Identify which is more polarizable between He and Ar

Identify the type/s of intermolecular forces that are present between an ammonia (NH₃) molecule and a chloroform (CHCl₃) molecule.

Identify the compound below whose strongest intermolecular force are dipole-dipole forces

a. CBr₄

b. AlCl₃

c. O₂

d. NH₂CH₃

e. CH₃OCH₃

Arrange the compounds below in order of increasing strength of intermolecular forces

Br₂         

I₂          

NH(CH₃)₂

Identify the strongest intermolecular present in carboxylic acid

Which property below signifies a strong intermolecular force between molecules.

Dissolving carbon dioxide gas in water produces sparkling water. Identify the strongest intermolecular force between CO₂ and H₂O molecules.

Identify the intermolecular forces present in benzene, C₆H₆.