Chemistry IMF Practice Questions

Which kinds of substances are held together by intermolecular forces?

• metallic substances
• ionic substances
• molecules (covalent) in solid and liquid phases
• molecules (covalent) in the gas phase

Which of the following is NOT a kind of intermolecular force?

• hydrogen bonding
• covalent bond
• London forces
• dipole-dipole attraction

Which is stronger?

• metallic, covalent, or ionic bonds
• intermolecular forces

Which kind of intermolecular force is strongest?

• hydrogen bonding
• dipole-dipole attraction
• London forces

Hydrogen bonding occurs when hydrogen is bonded to N, O, or F.  Which of the following has hydrogen bonding?

• CBr₄
• NO₂
• H₂S
• NH₃

Does H₂O have hydrogen bonding?

• yes
• no

Does H₂S have hydrogen bonding?

• yes
• no

Does HCl have hydrogen bonding?

• yes
• no

Does HF have hydrogen bonding?

• yes
• no

Does CH₄ have hydrogen bonding?

• yes
• no