Intermolecular Forces, Liquids, and Solids

Which grouping lists the states of matter in order of increasing distance between particles?

• gas, liquid, solid
• liquid, solid, gas
• solid, gas, liquid
• solid, liquid, gas

What information do we look for on the periodic table if we  want to examine intermolecular forces?

• atomic mass
• atomic number
• electronegativity
• ionization 

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

Intermolecular forces are the forces

• within molecules
• between molecules

Which of the following will take the longest to evaporate?

• CH₃CH₂OH
• CH₃OH
• CH₃CH₃

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Intermolecular force present in Cl₂?

• dipole dipole
• H-bond
• dispersion
• metallic

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

What explains the very high melting and boiling point of water

• Strong dipole-dipole bonds between water molecules
• Strong hydrogen bonds between water molecules
• Dispersion forces which are present in all molecules
• Asymmetrical shape of the polar bonds.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Intermolecular forces are responsible for:

• the shape of protein molecules.

• the function of DNA.

• the existence of liquids and solids.

• all of the above

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

Which state of matter has a high density and an indefinite shape?

• solids

• liquids

• gases

• both solids and liquids

The tendency of a liquid to minimize its surface area is called:

• capillary action.

• viscosity.

• surface tension.

• vaporization.

The measure of the resistance to the flow of a liquid is called:

• vapor pressure.

• sublimation.

• viscosity.

• condensation.