Practice Relative Strengths of IMFs - 3.4.4 | Module 3: Chemical Bonding & Structure | IB 12 Chemistry
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Relative Strengths of IMFs

3.4.4 - Relative Strengths of IMFs

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Question 1 Easy

What are the three main types of intermolecular forces?

💡 Hint: Think of the weakest to the strongest force.

Question 2 Easy

Which type of IMF is present in all molecules?

💡 Hint: Remember, every molecule has electrons moving around!

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Question 1

Which type of intermolecular force is the weakest?

London Dispersion Forces
Dipole-Dipole Forces
Hydrogen Bonding

💡 Hint: Think about the order of strength.

Question 2

True or False: Dipole-Dipole Forces are stronger than Hydrogen Bonds.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the ranking of strength.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how the spacing and properties of water molecules are influenced by hydrogen bonding compared to a non-polar solvent like hexane.

💡 Hint: Focus on how hydrogen bonding affects molecular arrangement.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given two molecules, one with substantial hydrogen bonding potential and one with significant London Dispersion Forces, predict which will have a higher boiling point.

💡 Hint: Consider the strength of intermolecular interactions.

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