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Intermolecular Bonding practice questions

Dipoles, hydrogen bonds, van der Waals and London dispersion forces, and intra- versus intermolecular forces.

25 questions in this topic: 10 recall, 8 applying skills and concepts and 7 strategic thinking. Every one carries a written explanation.

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  1. Question 1Strategic thinking

    The high boiling point of water compared with similar sized molecules is largely due to

    • ahydrogen bonding
    • bmetallic bonding
    • cionic bonding
    • dnuclear forces
  2. Question 2Strategic thinking

    Which is the correct order from strongest to weakest?

    • aCovalent bond, hydrogen bond, van der Waals force
    • bVan der Waals force, hydrogen bond, covalent bond
    • cHydrogen bond, covalent bond, van der Waals force
    • dAll are equal
  3. Question 3Skills & concepts

    Compared with intermolecular forces, covalent bonds are

    • amuch stronger
    • bmuch weaker
    • cexactly equal
    • dnon-existent
  4. Question 4Skills & concepts

    Intermolecular forces arise because of electric charges, dipoles and

    • ahydrogen bonds
    • bgravity
    • cmagnetism
    • dfriction
  5. Question 5Recall

    The most common types of intermolecular forces listed include dipole-dipole forces and

    • ahydrogen bonds
    • bionic bonds
    • cmetallic bonds
    • dnuclear forces

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