SEM JUN-OCT 2016

TUTORIAL
Chapter 1: Intermolecular forces
1. Define the following
a) Intermolecular forces
b) Dipole-dipole forces
c) London dispersion forces
d) H- bonding
e) Ion-dipole forces
2. State the intermolecular forces that operates in
a) All molecule
b) Polar molecule
c) Hydrogen atoms bonded to N,O and F
d) Metal salt in aqueous solution
3. Explain the term polarizability
4. Describe the relationship between polarizability and intermolecular forces
5. The compounds Br2 and ICl have the same number of electrons, yet Br2 melts at -7.2C,
whereas ICl melts at 27.2C. Explain.
6. The binary hydrogen compounds of Group 4A elements are CH4 (-162C), SiH4 (-112C),
GeH4 (-88C), and SnH4 (-52C). The temperatures given are the corresponding boiling
points. Explain the increase of boiling points from CH4 to SnH4.
7. Diethyl ether has a boiling point of 34.5C, and 1-butanol has a boiling point of 117C.
Both compounds are isomers. Explain the difference in boiling points.
8. For each of the following compounds, determine the main intermolecular force.
a) Nitrogen, N2
b) CH4O
c) SiH2O
9. Based on the intermolecular forces present, predict the relative boiling points of each of
the substances below. Arrange each series of substances in order of increasing boiling
point. State your reasons for the order you use (identify the forces and explain how they
affect the boiling point).
dimethyl ether (CH3OCH3), ethanol (CH3CH2OH), and propane (CH3CH2CH3)
10. For each pair of substances, identify the key intermolecular forces(s) in each substance,
and select the substance with the higher boiling point:
a) CH3NH2 or CH3F
b) CH3OH or CH3CH2OH
c) MgCl2 or PCl3