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Lesson title: Describing and differentiating the types of Materials:

intermolecular forces Worksheets
Lesson Objectives:
1. To explain the different types of Intermolecular Forces References:
2. To predict intermolecular forces possible for a molecule. Boundless. “The Kinetic Molecular
Theory of Matter.” Boundless
1. Chemistry. Boundless, 21 Jul.
2015.

A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW
1) Introduction (2 mins)
Directions: Match Column A to Column B. There can be multiple answers in each number.
A B
_____1. Solid a. No definite shape but has definite volume
_____2. Liquid b. Has no capability to flow
_____3. Gas c. Can change volume easily
d. Molecules possess less or no motion.
e. Molecules has the most kinetic energy

B.MAIN LESSON
Content Notes (13 mins)

Fig. 1 shows the types of

intermolecular forces which are
Dipole-dipole, London forces and
Hydrogen bonding

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What is “Van der Waals Forces”? It is also known as LDF, it includes attraction and repulsions
between atoms, molecules, and surfaces, as well as other intermolecular forces.

Dipole -dipole interactions occur when the partial charges

formed within one molecule are attracted to an opposite partial
charge in a nearby molecule. Polar molecules align so that the
positive end of one molecule interacts with the negative end of
another molecule. (See graphic on the left)

The London dispersion force is a temporary attractive force

that results when the electrons in two adjacent atoms occupy
positions that make the atoms form temporary dipoles. This force
is sometimes called an induced dipole-induced dipole attraction.
London forces are the attractive forces that cause nonpolar
substances to condense to liquids and to freeze into solids when
the temperature is lowered sufficiently. (See graphic on the right)

Polar VS. Nonpolar Molecules

Polar molecules occur when there is an electronegativity

difference between the bonded atoms. Nonpolar
molecules occur when electrons are shared equal between
atoms of a diatomic molecule or when polar bonds in a
larger molecule cancel each other out.

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How about “Hydrogen Bonding?”

A hydrogen bond is the attractive force between

the hydrogen attached to an electronegative atom of one molecule
and an electronegative atom of a different molecule. Usually the
electronegative atom is oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine, which has a
partial negative charge. (See graphic on the right, an example of
hydrogen bonding in water H2O)

Skill-building Activities (with answer key) (18 mins + 2 mins checking)

Exercise 1: Look for a partner, discuss with your partner the topic below. Write some of your insights
about it on your activity sheets. You can reach out your partner via text, call or maybe thru messenger. After
sharing thoughts about it answer the given question.

Write the name of your partner here:

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Topic: “The more you hate the more you love.”

Insights:
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Question: How will you relate the given statement to our topic today?
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Exercise 2: Base from the lecture from the main lesson answer the following questions briefly:
1. What is Intermolecular force (IMF’s)?
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2. What are the three types of Intermolecular forces?
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3. Which among Intermolecular forces can be classified as polar molecules? In nonpolar molecules?
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4. Based on the strength of attraction, arrange the three IMF’s from weakest to strongest attraction.
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Exercise 3: Directions: Examine the table below and then answer the given questions.
Boiling Point of Some Compounds
Compound Boiling Point
HCl -85.05˚C
HBr -67 ˚C
HI -15 ˚C

1. Which compound has the highest boiling point?

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2. Explain the trend in Boiling Point of this three compounds using your knowledge in
Intermolecular Forces.
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Check for Understanding (5 mins)

If the given pairs of substances in the table below were mixed together, list all of the noncovalent
interactions that would be involved.
Choices: (A) Hydrogen bonding (B) Dipole-dipole forces (C) London dispersion forces

Compound Pairs Intermolecular Force(s) involve

NH3 and H2O

Cl2 and H2

SO2 and H2O

SO2 and H2S

ethane (CH3CH3) and methane (CH4)

C. LESSON WRAP-UP
1) Activity 6: Thinking about Learning (5 mins)
A. Work Tracker
You are done with this session! Let’s track your progress. Shade the session number you just
completed.

B. Think about your Learning

Which part of the module is the most helpful in learning the concepts?

What is the most challenging activity?

FAQs
1. How did intermolecular forces affect boiling point and melting point of a certain molecule?
Answer: Properties like melting and boiling points are a measure of how strong the attractive forces are between
individual atoms or molecules. (We call these intermolecular forces – forces between molecules, as opposed
to intramolecular forces – forces within a molecule. ) It all flows from this general principle: as bonds become
more polarized, the charges on the atoms become greater, which leads to greater intermolecular attractions,

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which leads to higher boiling points. There are four major classes of interactions between molecules and they
are all different manifestations of “opposite charges attract”.

2. What is “ionic force”?

Answer: Ionic are interactions between charged atoms or molecules (“ions”). Positively charged ions, such as
Na(+) , Li(+), and Ca(2+), are termed cations. Negatively charged ions, such as Cl(–), Br(–), HO(–) are called
anions (always got this straight through remembering that the “N” in “Anion” stood for “Negative”) The
attractive forces between oppositely charged ions is described by Coulomb’s Law, in which the force increases
with charge and decreases as the distance between these ions is increased.

3. Why does CH3OH have lower boiling point that NH4? C

Answer:
• H3OH has a larger molar mass than NH4. The larger the molar mass (in some cases), the stronger the
IMFs.
• Count the number of hydrogen bonds. More hydrogen bonds means stronger IM force

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