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Ch.11 - Liquids and Intermolecular Forces
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Capitolo 11, Problema 12a

At room temperature, Si is a solid, CCl4 is a liquid, and Ar is a gas. List these substances in order of (a) increasing intermolecular energy of attraction

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1. The intermolecular energy of attraction is determined by the type of bonding and the strength of the forces between the particles in a substance. The stronger the forces, the higher the intermolecular energy of attraction.
2. Silicon (Si) is a solid at room temperature because it forms a covalent network structure, where each atom is bonded to its neighbors by strong covalent bonds. This results in a very high intermolecular energy of attraction.
3. Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is a liquid at room temperature. It is a molecular compound with polar covalent bonds, but the molecule as a whole is nonpolar due to its symmetrical tetrahedral shape. Therefore, the intermolecular forces are weaker dispersion forces, resulting in a lower intermolecular energy of attraction than Si.
4. Argon (Ar) is a gas at room temperature. It is a noble gas and exists as individual atoms. The only intermolecular forces present are weak dispersion forces, which result in a very low intermolecular energy of attraction.
5. Therefore, the order of increasing intermolecular energy of attraction is Ar < CCl4 < Si.

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Intermolecular Forces

Intermolecular forces are the forces of attraction or repulsion between neighboring particles (atoms, molecules, or ions). These forces determine the physical properties of substances, such as boiling and melting points. Stronger intermolecular forces result in higher energy requirements to change states, while weaker forces allow for easier transitions between solid, liquid, and gas phases.
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At standard temperature and pressure, the molar volumes of Cl2 and NH3 gases are 22.06 and 22.40 L, respectively. (c) The densities of crystalline Cl2 and NH3 at 160 K are 2.02 and 0.84 g/cm3, respectively. Calculate their molar volumes.

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(c) What happens to a gas if you put it under extremely high pressure?

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At standard temperature and pressure, the molar volumes of Cl2 and NH3 gases are 22.06 and 22.40 L, respectively (b) On cooling to 160 K, both substances form crystalline solids. Do you expect the molar volumes to decrease or increase on cooling the gases to 160 K?

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