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Intermolecular Forces (IMFs) Analysis
(Instruction: Discuss your rationale regarding each analysis question below.)
Compound Analysis Set 1
Instruction: Please consider the given set of compounds.
(a) Analyze each molecule, and determine the molecular polarity: polar or non-polar.
(b) Determine the predominant type of intermolecular forces (IMF) for each compound.
(c) Rank the strength of intermolecular forces (IMFs) between compounds.
Compound Set
Chemical Formula CH4 CH3Cl CH3OH
(Molecular Mass)
Structural Analysis
Molecular Polarity
Strongest type of IMF
Question) Which substance has the highest boiling point? Why?
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Compound Analysis Set 2
Which is expected to have the largest dispersion forces?
A) CH4
B) CH3CH3
C) F2
D) (CH3)3CCH2CH3
*Why?
Choose the pair of substances that are most likely to form a homogeneous solution.
A) NH3 and SF2
B) H2O and C6H14
C) NH2CH3 and CH4
D) None of the pairs will form a homogeneous solution.
*Why?
When KBr dissolves in water, aqueous K+ and Br- ions result. The force of attraction that exists
between K+ and H2O is called a(n) __________ interaction.
A) dipole-dipole
B) hydrogen bonding
C) ion-dipole
D) London dispersion force
*Why?